Ratio

Noun:

1. A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.
   • Example: The ratio of men to women in the company is 2:1.
2. A way of comparing amounts, quantities, or sizes of two or more things.
   • Example: The ratio of flour to sugar in the recipe is 3:1.

Prepositions Used with Ratio:

• Ratio of (e.g., Ratio of A to B)
• Ratio between (e.g., Ratio between A and B)
• Ratio in (e.g., Ratio in a particular context)

Collocations:

• High ratio (e.g., There is a high ratio of students to teachers.)
• Low ratio (e.g., The class has a low ratio of boys to girls.)
• Correct ratio (e.g., Ensure the correct ratio of ingredients for the recipe.)
• Ideal ratio (e.g., The ideal ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is essential for health.)
• Student-teacher ratio (e.g., The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio.)

Example Sentences:

1. The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 3:2.
2. The ratio of water to rice should be 2:1 for perfect cooking.
3. They are working on improving the ratio of positive to negative reviews.
4. The ratio of length to width determines the shape of the rectangle.
5. The teacher explained the concept of ratio and proportion to the students.
6. The ratio of doctors to patients in the hospital is 1:10.
7. The ideal ratio of protein to carbohydrates is essential for a balanced diet.
8. The ratio between theory and practice in the course is 50:50.
9. The company aims to increase the ratio of profits to expenses.
10. The student-teacher ratio in the school is very low.
11. The ratio of miles to kilometers is approximately 5:8.
12. The ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle is pi.
13. The ratio of workers to machines in the factory is efficient.
14. They calculated the ratio of wins to losses for the season.
15. The ratio of debt to income is a crucial financial metric.
16. The ratio of the sides of the triangle is given as 3:4:5.
17. The investment has a high ratio of risk to reward.
18. The ratio of successes to failures was higher than expected.
19. The ratio of active to inactive users on the platform is monitored closely.
20. The doctor recommended maintaining a healthy ratio of body fat to muscle.
21. The ratio of ingredients must be precise for the chemical reaction.
22. The ratio of seats to spectators in the stadium is important for planning.
23. The company’s growth ratio over the past year has been impressive.
24. The ratio of teachers to students ensures personalized attention.
25. The car’s fuel efficiency ratio has improved with the new model.
26. The ratio of vaccinated to unvaccinated individuals is increasing.
27. The ratio of supply to demand affects market prices.
28. The mixing ratio of the chemicals must be exact.
29. The ratio of height to weight is used to calculate BMI.
30. The ratio of volunteers to participants was sufficient for the event.
31. The engineer adjusted the ratio of the gears for better performance.
32. The ratio of investments in different sectors was balanced.
33. The ratio of working hours to leisure time is crucial for well-being.
34. The ratio of responses in the survey was 4:1 in favor.
35. The ratio of output to input in the production process is optimized.
36. The ratio of species in the ecosystem is maintained by natural balance.
37. The ratio of wins to losses reflects the team’s performance.
38. The ideal ratio of different nutrients is essential for plant growth.
39. The ratio of students passing the exam was higher this year.
40. The designer calculated the ratio for the aspect ratio of the screen.
41. The ratio of speed to distance determines travel time.
42. The ratio of ingredients determines the taste of the dish.
43. The success ratio of the project was analyzed.
44. The ratio of male to female employees is balanced in the company.
45. The ratio of different gases in the atmosphere is measured.
46. The ratio of length to height is important for architectural design.
47. The car’s power-to-weight ratio is an important performance metric.
48. The ratio of complaints to compliments has decreased.
49. The student-to-computer ratio in the lab is ideal for learning.
50. The financial analyst calculated the ratio of expenses to revenue.