Question

Find the antecedent and consequent in the ratio $16:5$.

• A. antecedent=$16$, consequent=$5$
• B. antecedent=$5$, consequent=$16$
• C. antecedent=$6$, consequent=$2$
• D. antecedent=$8$, consequent=$4$

Answer 1

The correct option is A antecedent=$16$, consequent=$5$

In a ratio $a:b$, the first term is called the antecedent and second term is called consequent.

Therefore, in this ratio $16:5$, $16$ is the first term and $5$ is second term.

Thus, $16$ is the antecedent and $5$ is consequent.