Question

What is antecedent in maths ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Antecedent is the first term of a ratio. Thus in the ratio of 3 to 4 written 3:4 the term is the antecedent. It is also the first and third terms of a proportion. For Example, 3:4 :: 5:6, 3 and 5 are the antecedents and 4 and 6 are the consequents.