What is a ratio?

A ratio is a way to compare two quantities of the same kind, showing how many times one quantity contains another.

The simplest form of the ratio 60 : 40 is ______.

3 : 2

If a : b = c : d, then we can write it as a : b __ c : d.

::

Which of the following ratios are proportional? A) 2 : 3 B) 4 : 6 C) 3 : 4 D) 6 : 8

B) 4 : 6 and D) 6 : 8

To maintain the same ratio when increasing a quantity, you should apply the same ______ to the other quantities involved.

Factor of change

True or False: The Rule of Three is used to solve problems when four quantities are known.

False. The Rule of Three is used when three quantities are known and the fourth has to be found.

The method to reduce ratios to their simplest form involves dividing both terms by their ______.

Highest Common Factor (HCF)

Riddle: I am a mathematical principle where the product of the means equals the product of the extremes. What am I?

Cross multiplication

In a ratio of 6 : 10, the simplest form is ______.

3 : 5

True or False: When dividing 42 in the ratio 4 : 3, each part equals 6.

True.

The process used by ancient mathematicians to solve proportionality problems is known as ______.

Trairasika