an example of a ratio problem would be: Mariana has 3 dogs and 2 cats. What would be the ratio? would be 3:2 are three forms you can put in fraction or 3 to 2 or with colon like this 3:2.a rate The numbers or measurements being compared are called the terms of the ratio. for example For example, if a 12-ounce can of corn costs 69¢, the rate is 69¢ for 12 ounces.