How do you understand ratios?

Answer 1

i understand ratios to be a comparison of more than 1 thing; whether 1 thing is bigger or smaller than another thing.

1 measure of screen wash to 5 measures of water is a ratio of 5 to 1 . of 5 water , 1 wash mix.

to achieve something accurately and correctly, ie when mixing something it is important to get the correct amount by ratio, ie; 2 parts flour to 1 part butter in a baking mixture, with a ratio of;

2 to 1.