On the first day of the food drive, Mrs. Teasley's classes bought in 6 cans of fruit, 4 cans of beans, 7 boxs of noodles, and 4 cans of soup.

Question

What is the ratio of cans of fruit to the total number of food items collected? Please answer for me, as I need very much help.

Answer 1

6:21 = 2/7 = ratio of fruit to total food items

or 6/21 =(3)(2)/(3)(7) = 2/7

6/(6+4+7+4) = 6/21 = 3/7