Numbers and algebra
Ratio
A comparison of two quantities by division.
Common notationa:b or a/b
In one sentence
What does Ratio mean?
A comparison of two quantities by division.
How it is written
a:b or a/b
A compact example
A ratio of 6 red objects to 3 blue objects simplifies from 6:3 to 2:1.
Where this fits
When should you learn Ratio?
The first encounter is not the final level. Many ideas begin visually, become computational in high school and become formal in college.
- 1Pre-high schoolUsually introduced
- 2High schoolGreater depth
- 3CollegeGreater depth
- 4AdvancedGreater depth
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Basic arithmetic
- Equations
- Functions
- Precalculus
Algebra is part of the calculation language used throughout the path.
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Questions about Ratio
What does Ratio mean in mathematics?
A comparison of two quantities by division.
How is Ratio written?
A common notation is a:b or a/b.
What is an example of Ratio?
A ratio of 6 red objects to 3 blue objects simplifies from 6:3 to 2:1.