- A ratio a comparison or relation between the quantities of two or more than item
E.g. There are 5 squares and 3 circles.
The ratio of square to circle is 5 : 3, For every 5 squares, there are 3 circles.
The ratio of circles to squares is 3:5, For every 3 circles, there are 5 squares.
- The ratio 5 : 3 is read as “5 is to 3”
- The numbers 5 and 3 are terms of the ratio
- 5 : 3 is not the same as 3 : 5
- Always express your ratio in the simplest form ( i.e. 3 : 6 = 1 : 2 )