Ratio Symbol ∶
In mathematics, a "Ratio" refers to the quantitative relationship or comparison between two or more quantities. It signifies the proportional relationship or relative size between different amounts, often expressed in terms of a fraction or using the colon notation.
Defining Ratio
A ratio represents the comparison of two quantities by division, illustrating the relationship between the quantities in terms of their sizes or magnitudes.
Notation and Representation
Ratios can be represented in different ways:
- As a fraction: \( \frac{a}{b} \), where 'a' and 'b' are the quantities being compared.
- Using the colon notation: a : b, indicating the relationship between quantities 'a' and 'b'.
Properties of Ratios
Key properties of ratios include scaling, proportionality, and their relationship to equivalent ratios.
Applications in Mathematics
Ratios find applications in various mathematical concepts, including proportions, percentages, rates, and comparisons of quantities in geometry, algebra, and real-world problem-solving.
Relation to Proportions
Ratios play a pivotal role in determining proportions. A proportion is an equation formed by setting two ratios equal to each other.
Ratio represents the comparative relationship between quantities, providing a means to compare sizes or magnitudes. Its applications span across different mathematical domains and real-world scenarios, aiding in comparisons, proportions, and understanding the relative sizes of quantities.
Understanding ratios and their properties enriches mathematical problem-solving skills, offering insights into relationships between different quantities and their proportional magnitudes.
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Ratio Symbol Information
| Symbol Name | Ratio |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June 1993) |
| Unicode | U+2236 |
| CSS Code | \2236 |
| HTML Entity | ∶ |
| Hex Code | ∶ |
| HTML Code | ∶ |
Ratio Symbol Encoding
| UTF-8 | 0xE2 0x88 0xB6 |
| UTF-16 | 0x2236 |
| UTF-32 | 0x00002236 |
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Ratio symbol's PNG and SVG files
How to add ratio symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems
You can type the ratio on most modern devices with the help of following methods:
How to type ratio symbol on Microsoft Word
You can type the ratio on microsoft Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 2 2 3 6
- Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
- The original 2 2 3 6 is now transformed into ∶
How to type ratio symbol on Microsoft Windows
You can type the ratio on Microsoft windows using following steps:
- Hold Alt and press to type ratio on your windows machine.
How to type ratio symbol on Mac OS
You can type the ratio on Mac OS using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Press Ctrl + ⌘ Command + ⎵ Space to bring up the Character Viewer. Alternatively, choose Edit ⇒ Emoji & Symbols
- Type “Ratio” in the search field at the top and press Enter
- The symbol should appear. Click on it to insert it into your text
How to type ratio symbol on Linux
You can type the ratio on Linux using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Hold ⇧ Shift + Ctrl and press the letter + U
- Press keys 2 2 3 6 consecutively
- And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document
How to type ratio symbol on IOS and Android
The easiest way to type the ratio on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.
How to use ratio in CSS
span {
content: "\2236";
}
How to type ratio in HTML
<span>∶</span>
Ratio symbol representation in programming languages
ratio's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:
| Language | Representation |
| Rust | \u{2236} |
| Ruby | \u{2236} |
| Python | \u2236 |
| PHP | \u{2236} |
| Perl | "\x{2236}" |
| Java | \u2236 |
| Modern JavaScript - Since ES6 | \u{2236} |
| JavaScript | \u2236 |
| Go | \u2236 |
| C# | \u2236 |
| C and C++ | \u2236 |
| Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e | \u2236 |
| RFC 5137 | \u'2236' |