alleryWhy can the three-term ratio 2:3:7 not be turned into a single fraction?
AIts terms are too big
BA fraction needs even terms
CA fraction has two terms only
DIts terms share no factor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A fraction has two terms only
1. A fraction has one numerator and one denominator.
2. So it can compare only two quantities at a time.
3. A ratio like 2:3:7 needs a separate fraction for each pair, such as 3/7 for second to third.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ratio, Number of terms and use of fractions_
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