Question

The ratio of the area of the shaded portion to that of the whole figure is ______.

Answer 1

The ratio of the area of the shaded portion to that of the whole figure is 1 : 6.

Explanation:

Area of shaded portion = (1 unit) × (2 units) = 2 sq.units 

And area of whole figure = (3 units) × (4 units) = 12 sq.units

∴ The required ratio = `2/12 = 1/6 = 1 : 6`