Question

Find the antecedent and consequent in the ratio 16:5.
A) Antecedent=16, Consequent=5
B) Antecedent=5, Consequent=16
C) Antecedent=6, Consequent=2
D) Antecedent=8, Consequent=4

Answer 1

Hint: In order to solve the problem use the basic concepts and basic definition of terms of ratio and proportion.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Given ratio is 16:5
As we know that if the ratio exists in general form as “p:q” then the first term in the ratio is known as antecedent and the second term after “:” sign is known as consequent.
So let us compare the general form with the given ratio.
$\Rightarrow p=16\mathrm{\&}q=5$
Hence in the given ratio 16 is the antecedent and 5 is the consequent.
So, option A is the correct option.

Note: Ratio is the result of one number or quantity divided by another. Ratios are the simplest mathematical (statistical) tools that reveal significant relationships hidden in mass of data, and allow meaningful comparisons. In the ratio “a: b”, a and b are called terms of the ratio, a is called the antecedent or first term, and b is called the consequent or second term. Then, ratio of two quantities = antecedent: consequent.