In which of the following cases a ratio will increase:
A)If its top number decreases and the bottom number does not change.
B)If its top number increases and the bottom number does not change.
C)If its bottom number increases and its top number does not change.
D)If its top number decreases while the bottom number increases.

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If the top number increases and the bottom number stays the same, the ratio will increase. This is because the numerator of the ratio is getting larger while the denominator is staying constant.

In Which of the Following Cases a Ratio Will Increase