Basic Ratio Definitions

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Ratio. The relationship between two numbers, represented as a quotient. The numbers in the ratio must have the same units of measurement or represent similar quantities.

Part-to-Part Ratio. A ratio based on a comparison of parts of a whole.

Part-to-Whole Ratio. A ratio based on a comparison of a part to the whole. A fractional amount.

Equivalent Ratios. Two ratios that are numerically equal to each other.

Ratios in Simplest Form. When written as a fraction, a ratio can also be written as a fraction in simplest form.

Visualizing Ratios. An illustration can sometimes help in identifying the terms in a ratio.