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

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A ratio will decrease if the numerator (top number) decreases while the denominator (bottom number) increases, as this results in a smaller value.

In Which of the Following Cases a Ratio Will Decrease