Question

Ratio of distribution of protein in muscle to the distribution of protein in skin is:

• A. $3:1$
• B. $3:10$
• C. $1:3$
• D. $3\frac{1}{2}:1$

Hint:

For ratio problems, always compare values in the same units and simplify only when possible. Approximate if exact simplification is not possible and the question permits.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

From the second pie chart, protein distribution in:
- Muscles = $25%$ of total protein weight.
- Skin = $8%$ of total protein weight.
We take the ratio:
Muscle : Skin = $25 : 8$.
Now, $25:8$ simplifies by dividing both numbers by their GCD (which is 1), so it remains $25:8$.
However, if we express $25:8$ approximately in whole number ratio form with small integers, we get:
$25 \div 8 \approx 3.125 \Rightarrow \text{about } 3:1$.
Given the options, the ratio is best represented as $3:1$.
\(\boxed{\text{Correct Answer: (A) $3:1$}}\)