Combine all paper clip colors together (3 red+ 5 yellow+ 6 silver) to get 14 paper clips in all. The number of red clips are 3. Since it is asking for ratio of total paper clips to red paperclips, the number of total paperclips goes in the ratio goes first and red paperclips second. 14:3. This ratio cannot be simplified any further so A is the correct answer
Answers for the first Ratios, Proportions, and Percents Unit Test (Math B Unit 1 Lesson 11):
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. A
11. B and C
12. D
13. C
14. C
15. B
16. C
17. B
18. B
19. A
20. C
If you answer with these, you'll get a guaranteed 100%. **Just make sure these answers are for YOUR assignment, or you'll get them wrong, I said what test it was at the top of the post.**