My journey to school is 

4 km

 and my journey to the shops is 

7 km

.

Which **one** of the following shows the ratio of the distance to the shops to the distance to school?

7 : 47:4

4 : 74:7

3 : 43:4

7 : 117:11

The question asks for the ratio of the distance to the shops (7 km) to the distance to school (4 km). 

The correct ratio is:

\[
\text{Distance to the shops} : \text{Distance to school} = 7 : 4
\]

Thus, the correct option is:

**7 : 4**

Would you like further details or explanations? 

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:
1. How would the ratio change if the distance to the shops increased to 10 km?
2. What would the ratio be if the distance to the school was halved?
3. Can you express the ratio \( 7 : 4 \) as a fraction and a decimal?
4. What is the inverse of the ratio \( 7 : 4 \)?
5. How do you simplify a ratio if both numbers are divisible by a common factor?

**Tip:** Always make sure to compare the quantities in the same order as requested in the problem!

My journey to school is 4 km and my journey to the shops is 7 km. Which one of the following shows the ratio of the distance to the shops to the distance to school? 7:4, 4:7, 3:4, 7:11

Find out how to solve a ratio problem comparing distances to the shops (7 km) and to the school (4 km). This problem explains the concept of ratios and proportions, perfect for students in Grades 5-6.

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