Question

In a ratio $b:a$, $a$ is called ______

• A. Antecedent
• B. Consequent
• C. Constant
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Consequent

In a ratio, the second term is called consequent. Thus, in $b:a$, $a$ is called the consequent.

$b:a⟶\downarrow$ Consequent

Antecedent