Question

what is ratio and proportion

Answer 1

Definition:A ratio is a comparison of two similar quantities obtained by dividing one quantity by the other. Ratios are written with the : symbol.


Example: The ratio of 6 to 3 is6 ÷ 3 = 6/3 = 6 : 3 = 2


Definition:A proportion is a statement of the equality of two ratios.


Example:  6 : 3 = 2 : 1 or 6 / 3 = 2 / 1or62
- = -
31
are ways to write the proportion expressed as: 6 is to 3 as 2 is to 1

Answer 2

Answer:

Comparing two numbers is called ratio

Comparing two ratios is called proportion