Which comparison is true?

Question

6 stars and 7 hearts.
There are 6 stars for every 7 hearts.
There are 7 stars for every 6 hearts.
For every 7 stars there are 13 hearts.
For every 6 stars there are 13 hearts.

Answer 1

To analyze the comparisons, let's break down the original statement: "6 stars and 7 hearts." This means there are 6 stars in relation to 7 hearts.

1. There are 6 stars for every 7 hearts.
   This is true. It directly reflects the given ratio of stars to hearts.

2. There are 7 stars for every 6 hearts.
   This is false. The ratio is the opposite of what is stated.

3. For every 7 stars there are 13 hearts.
   This is false. The ratio of stars to hearts does not support this comparison.

4. For every 6 stars there are 13 hearts.
   This is also false. The ratio between stars and hearts remains defined as 6 stars to 7 hearts.

Thus, the true comparison is: There are 6 stars for every 7 hearts.