Question

John has 6 pieces of granite, 3 pieces of marble, 14 pieces of sandstone, and 1 piece of slate. What is the ratio of sandstone to marble in his collection?

• A. 14 : 3
• B. 1 : 3
• C. 1 : 2
• D. 1 : 1

Answer 1

The correct option is A 14 : 3

Number of pieces of sandstone in John's collection = 14
Number of pieces of marble in John's collection = 3
$\therefore$ Required ratio
= Number of pieces of sandstone : Number of pieces of marble
= 14 : 3