What is the definition of ratio? Please be very specific and add as much detail as possible!
1 Answer
A ratio is a numerical relationship between two quantities
Explanation:
The relationships between two quantities can often be expressed mathematically. This relationship is called a ratio.
A ratio can be expressed most easily as a fraction. All fractions are actually ratios. like
This is the ratio often used in blue prints where 1/4 inch represents 1 foot of actual distance in the building.
A ratio can also be expressed like 2:3
Presently in American colleges there are 2 boys for every 3 girls.
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Ratios are used to solve proportions such as percentage problems
2/5th is what percent of 100
The two ratios are set equal to each other forming a proportion.
The numerical or mathematical relationship between two quantitates can be used in many useful ways.
