Question

In a geometry class, the ratio of rulers to compasses among students is 2:1. Which of the following best describes the number of rulers and compasses among the students?

For every 1 ruler, there are 2 compasses.
For every 2 rulers, there are 3 compasses.
For every 3 rulers, there is 1 compass.
For every 2 rulers, there is 1 compass.

Answer 1

??

Answer 2

D

Answer 3

oh

Answer 4

don't just give a direct answer. So since rulers to compasses is 2:1. That means that for every 2 rulers there is one compass

Answer 5

OH THAT MAKES SENSE

Answer 6

i did not give a direct answer

Answer 7

yeah np, here on QC we provide explanations. And by any chance isn't this supposed to be posted in mathematics?

Answer 8

@UzerMate you did not explain anything. Basically the same as a direct answer

Answer 9

🤔

Answer 10

oops...