Question

4 ounces for every 16 ounces. Rate or ratio and in simplest form

Answer 1

4 for 16 would be written as 4/16.

Dividing both numbers by 4 it is simplified to 1/4

Answer 2

4 ounces for every 16 ounces can be written as:

$\displaystyle \frac{4}{16} =\frac{1}{4}$

As a ratio, it can be expressed as:

$1:4$