§ Term · arithmetic
Ratio
A way to compare two quantities by division — written 3:5 or 3/5.
Example
If a class has 12 girls and 18 boys, the ratio is 12:18 = 2:3.
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A way to compare two quantities by division — written 3:5 or 3/5.
If a class has 12 girls and 18 boys, the ratio is 12:18 = 2:3.