MCQ - 72-1450

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

To begin, you need to do simple addition to find the total number of flowers in the garden:

40+30+12+16=98

Now, the ratio of petunias to the total number of flowers in the garden can be represented by a simple division of the number of petunias by 98. This is:

${\displaystyle \frac{16}{98}}$

Next, reduce the fraction by dividing out the common 2 from the numerator and the denominator:

${\displaystyle \frac{8}{49}}$

This is the same as 8:49.