The ratio of squirrels to pigeons in the park is 15 to 125. Which statement describes this relationship? A) There are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons in the park. B) There are 3 squirrels for every 5 pigeons in the park. C) There are 5 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park. Eliminate D) There are 25 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park.

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Mathematics

Jillian Farrell

5 December, 10:16

The ratio of squirrels to pigeons in the park is 15 to 125. Which statement describes this relationship? A) There are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons in the park. B) There are 3 squirrels for every 5 pigeons in the park. C) There are 5 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park. Eliminate D) There are 25 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park.

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Armando Powers · Answer 1

A) There are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons in the park.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The ratio is 15 squirrels : 125 pigeons

2. You can divide both of these by the common factor of 5

3. The answer is A) 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons.

Freddy Mercado · Answer 2

A) There are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons in the park.