Question

The antecedent in the ratio $\frac{1}{2}:\frac{1}{4}$ is

• A. $\frac{1}{2}$
• B. $\frac{1}{4}$
• C. 2
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{1}{2}$

In a ratio $a:b$, $a$ is the antecedent and $b$ is the consequent.
Thus, in the ratio $\frac{1}{2}:\frac{1}{4}$, the antecedent is $\frac{1}{2}$.