UPSKILL MATH PLUS
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Learn moreThe ratio compares two or more things of the same kind.
In other words, the relations in which one quantity bears with respect to the other quantity of the same kind is called ratio.
It is represented as '\(:\)' read as 'is to'.
That is \(a : b\) which means \(a\) is the part of \(b\). Here '\(a\)' is called antecedent (first term) and '\(b\)' is called the consequent.
It is represented as '\(:\)' read as 'is to'.
That is \(a : b\) which means \(a\) is the part of \(b\). Here '\(a\)' is called antecedent (first term) and '\(b\)' is called the consequent.
Example:
To find the ratio of \(₹\)500 to \(₹\)1000.
We write this as \(₹\)500 and \(₹\)1000 as in the ratio format.
That is 500\(:\)1000.
We can also write the ratio as a fraction and vice versa.
That is 500\(:\)1000 can also be written as
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