Ratio
Definition
The ratio refers to the comparison between two quantities or values. It expresses how many times one value is contained within another value.
Analogy
Imagine you have a bag with red and blue marbles. The ratio of red marbles to blue marbles would be like saying "for every 3 red marbles, there are 2 blue marbles."
Related terms
Rate Ratio: The comparison between two different rates or speeds.
Golden Ratio: An irrational number approximately equal to 1.61803 which exhibits unique mathematical properties and aesthetic appeal.
Proportional Relationship: When two variables have a constant ratio and change in direct proportion to each other.
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