Yes, they often are. Gear ratios and anatomical ratios are usually expressed in decimal numbers in relation to one.
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Yes,decimal are related to ratios in mathematics. When a ratio is solved or two numbers are not divisible by each other then the result of the division of the ratio is decimal number only.
In a strict mathematical sense, ratios are typically expressed as simplified fractions of whole numbers. However, in practical applications, ratios can be expressed as decimals for ease of calculation and comparison. Decimals in ratios are often used when dealing with measurements or financial data, where the precision of decimal values is necessary. Just keep in mind that when converting a ratio to a decimal, it may result in a repeating or terminating decimal.
Ratios are often classified using the following terms: profitability ratios (also known as operating ratios), liquidity ratios, and solvency ratios.
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They are called equivalent ratios.