A ratio is a way of comparing two or more similar quantities. Ratios can be used to compare costs, weights, sizes and other quantities.

Ratio, Proportion and Unitary Method. • The comparison of two numbers or quantities by division is known as the ratio. Symbol ':' is used to denote ratio.

The ratios 1 : 6 and 20 : 120 and 5 : 30 are all equivalent ratios, but 1 : 6 is the simplest form. Ratios can be simplified by dividing both sides by the ...

Ratios and Proportions. A ratio is a relationship between two numbers. It indicates how many of the first number is included in the second number. Ratios can ...

Ratios are an alternative way of expressing fractions. Example. Divide £500 between Ann and Bob in the ratio 3 : 2. Step 1. Add the ratios together.

Ratio can be represented as a pair of numbers. It is also represented as a pair of simple whole numbers or quantities. Equivalent Ratio : They learn the ...

The comparison by division is the Ratio. In the next section, we shall learn more about 'Ratios'. 12.2 Ratio. Consider the following:.

For each grid, write the ratio. Rearrange the blank grid so that it shows how many shaded squares match to blank, then write the simplest equivalent ratio.

3. Alex and Thomas share 30 sweets. They divide them in the ratio 3:2. How many sweets does Thomas have?

The ratio has no unit of measure. Equivalent Ratios. Since the ratio is a fraction, we can use the multiplication property of 1 to find many ...