Would you have to be specific in the ratio between shapes?

Question

Let's say that in triangle QTS, the leg is three, and the bottom side is 4. The other bigger triangle RWK leg is 6, and bottom side of the triangle is 8. If the question asked you for the ratio of QTS to RWK, wouldn't 1:2, not 2:1. I believe i'm right, but my brother says that it can be either way -_-.

Answer 1

QTS to RWK->   QTS:RWK = 3:6 = 4:8 = 1:2

implies amounts of QTS come first and amounts of RWK come second

 

2:1 would be for the reverse order ->  RWK:QTS or RWK to QTS

 

So, you are correct, the order calls for a specific response.