The two quantities in a ratio are separated by a colon, which means:

A) percentage
B) multiplication
C) equivalent
D) division


D) division
The two quantities in a ratio are separated by a colon, which means "division." The expression 3:4 means "there are 3 parts to a total of 4 parts," although the 3 may be divided by the 4 to give the percentage of 0.75. Ratios are frequently used to show concentrations of a medication in a solution or to express measurement equivalents and dosage of medications per unit.

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