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What is the ratio of lemons to oranges in the bowl of fruit?

  • 4:3
  • 8:6
  • 3:4 (correct)
  • 6:8

What is a ratio specified by giving just the value of their quotient $a/b$ called?

  • Rational number
  • Dimensionless quotient
  • Rate (correct)
  • Proportion

In most contexts, both numbers in a ratio are restricted to be:

  • Negative
  • Even
  • Odd
  • Positive (correct)

What does a statement expressing the equality of two ratios called?

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What is a more specific definition adopted in physical sciences for ratio?

<p>$a/b$ as a fraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a ratio specified by giving both constituting numbers, written as 'a to b' or 'a:b', called?

<p>Proportion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ratios of counts, given by (non-zero) natural numbers?

<p>Rational numbers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of oranges to the total amount of fruit in the bowl?

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In most contexts, both numbers in a ratio are restricted to be:

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What is a more specific definition adopted in physical sciences for ratio?

<p>$\text{Dimensionless quotient between two physical quantities measured with the same unit}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ratio of lemons to oranges

The ratio of lemons to oranges in a bowl is 3:4.

What is a rate?

A ratio specified by giving just the value of their quotient a/b.

Numbers in a ratio

In most contexts, both numbers in a ratio are restricted to be positive.

Proportion

A statement expressing the equality of two ratios.

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Specific ratio definition in sciences

Ratio defined as a/b, expressed as a fraction.

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Proportion format

A ratio specified by writing both numbers as 'a to b' or 'a:b'.

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Rational numbers

Ratios of counts, given by (non-zero) natural numbers.

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Ratio of oranges to total fruit

The ratio of oranges to the total fruit in the bowl is 8:14.

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Dimensionless quotient in sciences

Ratio defined as a dimensionless quotient between two physical quantities with the same unit.

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Positive numbers in ratios

Reiterating that in most contexts, both numbers in a ratio are restricted to be positive.

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