Question

In the given figure, the small rectangles in the recatangle $PQRS$ are identical. What is the ratio of the shaded portion to the unshaded protion?

• A. $3:5$
• B. $2:1$
• C. $2:5$
• D. $3:7$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $3:5$

Total number of equal parts $=16$

Number of shaded parts $=6$

$\therefore$ Number of unshaded parts $=10$

$\therefore$ Required ratio $=\frac{6}{10}=\frac{3}{5}$ i.e., $3:5$