Question

Mark had a total of ten marshmallows, of which he ate three. The ratio of marshmallows remaining to total number of marshmallows is

• A. $\frac{3}{10}$
• B. $\frac{7}{10}$
• C. $\frac{3}{10}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{7}{10}$

Total number of marshmallows $=10$
Marshmallows eaten $=3$
Remaining marshmallows = $10-3=7$
$\therefore$ Ratio of marshmallows remaining to the total number of marshmallows $=7:10$