Question

In the ratio $5:16$, the antecedent is and the consequent is .

• A. $5$
• B. $16$
• C. $\frac{5}{16}$
• D. $\frac{16}{5}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A $5$
B $16$

In a ratio $a:b$, $a$ is the antecedent and $b$ is the consequent.
Thus, in the ratio $5:16$, 5 is the antecedent and 16 is the consequent.