Ratio in context - OCRWhat is a ratio?

Ratios are seen in everyday life. They can be used when adding ingredients to make a meal, when deciding how much pocket money children get or when reading a map.

Part of MathsRatio, proportion and rates of change

What is a ratio?

Ratios are used to show how things are shared. For example, the necklace in the image has a pattern of two red beads for every three yellow beads.

Necklace consisting of red and yellow beads

The ratio of red beads to yellow beads is \(2:3\).

Ratios can have more than two numbers for example, \(3:4:2\).