Understanding Ratios in Mathematics

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

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

How can a ratio be specified?

  • By giving just one of the constituting numbers
  • Only by giving the value of their quotient $a/b$
  • By using any mathematical operation between the numbers
  • Both constituting numbers written as $a$ to $b$ or $a:b$ (correct)

What are ratios of counts, given by natural numbers?

  • Irrational numbers
  • Whole numbers
  • Integers
  • Rational numbers (correct)

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

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

In which specific field is a more specific definition adopted for ratio?

<p>Physical sciences (especially in metrology) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a ratio?

<p>A ratio shows how many times one number contains another. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a ratio be specified?

<p>By giving both constituting numbers, written as 'a to b' or 'a:b'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ratios of counts, given by natural numbers?

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

In which specific field is a more specific definition adopted for ratio?

<p>Physical sciences (especially in metrology) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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