Understanding Ratios

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What is the symbol for a ratio?

Back

The symbol for a ratio is 「：」。

Front

What are the terms before and after the ratio symbol called?

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The term before the symbol is called the 前項 (antecedent), and the term after is called the 後項 (consequent).

Front

What happens to a ratio if both the antecedent and consequent are multiplied or divided by a non-zero number?

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The resulting ratio will be equivalent.

Front

What is a simplest integer ratio?

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A simplest integer ratio is a ratio where both the antecedent and consequent are integers and are coprime.

Front

What is the value called when the consequent of a ratio is changed to 1?

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The value is called the 比值 (ratio value).

Front

How can the ratio value be calculated?

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The ratio value can be calculated by dividing the antecedent by the consequent.