The following figure shows a small portion of a long brick wall with patterns made using coloured bricks. Class 8

The following figure shows a small portion of a long brick wall with patterns made using coloured bricks. Class 8

Question 1.

The following figure shows a small portion of a long brick wall with patterns made using coloured bricks. Each wall continues this pattern throughout the wall. What is the ratio of grey bricks to coloured bricks? Try to give the ratios in their simplest form. Class 8

Solution:

(a) Ratio is 33 : 18 = 11 : 6

(b) Ratio is 71 : 48

Question 2.

Let us draw some human figures. Measure your friend’s body — the lengths of their head, torso, arms, and legs. Write the ratios as mentioned below— Class 8

Solution:

Do as directed. As an example, one has been done for you.

Question 3.

Now, draw a figure with head, torso, arms, and legs with equivalent ratios as above. Class 8

Solution:

Note : Do as directed.