Question: A sports event awards medals to the top 3 finishers. If the first place receives a gold medal, the second place receives a silver medal, and the third place receives a bronze medal, what is the ratio of gold to silver to bronze medals awarded? (2021)

Options:

1. 1:1:1
2. 1:2:3
3. 1:1:2
4. 1:2:1

Correct Answer: 1:1:1

Exam Year: 2021

Solution:

The ratio of gold to silver to bronze medals is 1:1:1 since each position gets one medal.