Question

Given below is a foreign language phrase that is commonly used. Choose the correct meaning of the phrase
Pro rata

• A. at the rate of
• B. at quoted rate
• C. in proportion
• D. beyond all proportion

Answer 1

The correct option is C in proportion

Used in legal and economic fields, Pro rata is an adverb or adjective, meaning in proportion. Like, "While trying to decide how to divide up the profits you can use a pro rata formula to get a proper answer". Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express the meaning, hence, incorrect.