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</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)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a ratio?

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

    What are ratios of counts, given by natural numbers?

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

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

    <p>Proportion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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