The correct options are Option A: the ratio 7 to 16 should show 7 cells shaded and Option D: 6:8 is also greater than 7:16.
The ratio is the representation of the fraction where the fraction is represented by : symbol.
In the ratio a:b, it simplifies that a number of parts are shades among b number of cells.
Here given two ratios are 7:16 and 6:8.
The ratio 7:16 simplifies that 7 cells are shaded from 16 number of cells.
similarly, 6:8 simplifies that 7 cells are shaded from 8 number of cells.
As 6:8 and 7:16 can be written as in the fraction form which are 6/8 and 7/16.
Then multiply 2 in both denominator and numerator of 6:8 will be
6/8= 12/16
Now comparing between 12/16 and 7/16
12/16 > 7/16 as the denominator is same and the numerator is greater in 12/16.
Then 6:8 is also greater than 7:16.
So by checking all the options
Option A is correct: from above i is clear that the ratio 7 to 16 should show 7 cells shaded.
Option D is correct: 6:8 is also greater than 7:16.
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