Let's solve the problem step by step.
We are given an image with red squares (■) and green diamonds (◆), and we are asked to find the
ratio of red squares to green diamonds.
Step 1: Count the red squares (■)
Looking at the image:
- There are 5 rows of red squares.
- Each row has 4 red squares.
So, total red squares =
$$
5 \times 4 = 20
$$
Step 2: Count the green diamonds (◆)
Now look at the green diamonds:
- There are 5 rows of green diamonds.
- Each row has 5 green diamonds.
So, total green diamonds =
$$
5 \times 5 = 25
$$
Step 3: Write the ratio of red to green
We want the ratio of red squares to green diamonds:
$$
\text{Ratio} = \frac{\text{Red}}{\text{Green}} = \frac{20}{25}
$$
Simplify the fraction:
$$
\frac{20}{25} = \frac{4}{5}
$$
Final Answer:
$$
\boxed{4:5}
$$
So, the ratio of red squares to green diamonds is
4:5.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple ratio problems.