 | William Foster - 1840 - 92 σελίδες
...4ху =72 + уг= 49 х— у= 7 х + у= 11 .-. * = 9, and y = 2 and ./ 1 1 + д/ 72 = RATIO. 1 . Ratio is the relation of one quantity to another of the same kind in respect to magnitude, and is found by dividing one by the other : thus the ratio of a to b (written... | |
 | Joseph Ray - 1848 - 252 σελίδες
...or that 2 is one third of 6. This method of comparison gives rise to proportion. ART. 232* — Ratio is the quotient which arises from dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. Thus, the ratio of 2 to 6 is 3; the ratio of a to ma is m. REMARKS. — 1st In comparing two numbers... | |
 | Joseph Ray - 1852 - 408 σελίδες
...The term Ratio, unless it is otherwise a stated, always signifies geometrical ratio. ART. 255. Ratio is the quotient which arises from dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. Thus, the ratio of 2 to 6 is 3, and the ratio of a to ma is m. ART. 256. When two numbers, as 2 and... | |
 | William Somerville Orr - 1854 - 534 σελίδες
...are in proportion, because f =f ; and of any two equal fractions the four terms are in proportion. The quotient which arises from dividing one quantity by another of the same kind, is called the ratio of the former to the latter : thus, the ratio of 6 to 3 is 2, and the ratio of... | |
 | James Stewart Eaton - 1857 - 376 σελίδες
...barrel for his services ; what do I receive per bushel for my wheat ? Ans. 87i cents. § 25. RATIO. 237. RATIO is the relation of one quantity to another of...dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. 238. Ratio is usually indicated by two dots ; thus, 8 : 4 expresses the ratio of 8 to 4. The two quantities... | |
 | James Stewart Eaton - 1862 - 320 σελίδες
...oxen, and 3 oxen as 2 horses, what part of the rent shall each pay ? How many dollars ? RATIO. 814. RATIO is the relation of one quantity to another of the same kind; or, it is the quotient which arise§ from dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. 315. Ratio is usually indicated by... | |
 | James Stewart Eaton - 1864 - 322 σελίδες
...barrel for his services ; what do I receive per bushel for my wheat ? Ans. 87£ cents. RATIO. 314. RATIO is the relation of one quantity to another of...dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. II 1.7. Ratio is usually indicated by two dots ; thus, 8 : 4 expresses the ratio of 8 to 4. The two... | |
 | James Stewart Eaton - 1868 - 356 σελίδες
...barrel for his services ; what do I receive per bushel for my wheat? Ans. 87J cents. 22 RATIO. 314. RATIO is the relation of one quantity to another of...dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. 315. Ratio is usually indicated by two dots ; thus, 8 : 4 expresses the ratio of 8 to 4. The two quantities... | |
 | James Stewart Eaton - 1866 - 328 σελίδες
...wheat? Ans. 87 £ cents. RATIO. 31 1. RATIO is the relation of one quantity to another of the tame kind; or, it is the quotient which arises from dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. 't I •>. Ratio is usually indicated by two dots ; thus, 8 : 4 expresses the ratio of 8 to 4. The... | |
 | Joseph Ray - 1866 - 250 σελίδες
...2, or that 2 is one third of 6. The second method of comparison gives rise to proportion. 232. Ratio is the quotient which arises from dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. Thus, the ratio of 2 to 6 is 3 ; the ratio of a to ma is TO. REMARKS. — 1st. In comparing two numbers... | |
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RATIO is the relation of one quantity to another of the same kind; or, it is the quotient which arises from dividing one quantity by another of the same kind. 
