Define ratio.
A ratio is a mathematical expression written in the form of , where are any integers. It expresses a fraction. The ratio is used to compare the size of two things with the same unit.
Example, In a vegetable basket there are potatoes and onions then the ratio of potato to onion can be expressed as
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The ratio can be defined as when two quantities are measured, expressed or taken in equal proportions.
Example, In a fruit basked if there are apples and oranges then we can say that apple and orange are in the same ratio. That is .