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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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In the/a ratio of ...

Hello,

Could you teach me which one is correct?
The solution is a mixture of A and B in the ratio of 4:1.
The solution is a mixture of A and B in a ratio of 4:1.

In my mind, 4:1 is a very objective and definitive thing, so it should be used with the. But Googling about it gave me about the same number examples in a and the...

Thank you.
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The first one is more correct. Prajwal

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The first one is more correct.

Prajwal
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AnonymousBut Googling about it gave me about the same number examples in a and the...
That's not surprising. Personally, I've seen it both ways quite often.

Either is acceptable, though I would probably use "the".

CJ
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"The" is a choice here.
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CalifJim AnonymousBut Googling about it gave me about the same number examples in a and the...That's not surprising. Personally, I've seen it both ways quite often.Either is acceptable, though I would probably use "the".CJ
Hi Jim. Could you please elaborate? It is intuitive to use "the" for me but I 'd like to feel solid ground of that basis.
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FandorinCould you please elaborate?
I'm afraid not. I can't give you any solid ground here. Both are used.

Sorry.
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It is ok. Thanks Jim.
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I think it should read: The solution is a 4:1 mixture of A and B
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