Question

In a ratio 5:2 the first term 5 is called ____________​

Answer 1

Answer:

the first term 5 is called antecedent

Answer 2

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In a ratio 5:2 the first term 5 is called ____________​

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• In a ratio, a:b “a” is called the first term or antecedent, and “b” is called the second term or consequent.

• Example: In ratio 5:2, is represented by 5/2, where 5 is antecedent and 2 is consequent.

• If we multiply and divide each term of ratio by the same number (non-zero), it doesn’t affect the ratio.

• Example: 5:2 = 10:4 = 20:8

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