Ratio is always expressed in simplest from?
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Ratio is always expressed in simplest from?
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To know about the properties of ratios it’s important to know that a ratio is a method to compare two quantities of the same kind with same unit; by dividing first quantity by the second. It is denoted by the colon ':'.
The ratio of P to Q = P/Q, and it is represented as P : Q. The quantities P and Q are called terms; P is the antecedent and Q is the consequent.
Suppose there are two mobile towers of heights 25 m and 15 m. Now to compare their heights we divide the height of the first mobile tower by the height of the second mobile tower and get (25 m)/(15 m) = (25 ÷ 5)/(15 ÷ 5) [dividing both numerator and denominator by 5] = 3/2.