In a simple ratio, the first term is called the ________

Constant

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Consequent

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Antecedent

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D Antecedent
In a simple ratio, say $a : b$ , the first term i.e. a is called the antecedent.

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Column I	Column II
(P) The first term of a ratio is called	(I) Proportion
(Q) An equality of two ratios is called	(II) Antecedent
(R) A ratio whose terms have no common factor other than $1$ is said to be in the	(III) Simplest form