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Question 7036: Forward Ratio and Independent Reverse Guard

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0013-07036 · q-20261011-advance-20261015-r02-ratio-proportion-0011

Original question and givens

Use exact numeric ratios in Q; the second component must be nonzero. A zero cross-product defect cannot legalize a zero second component. a=9, b=3≠0. Give (a/b, is the reverse ratio legal?, b/a or undefined, forward*reverse or undefined).

  • G001 — Use exact numeric ratios in Q; the second component must be nonzero. A zero cross-product defect cannot legalize a zero second component. a=9, b=3≠0. Give (a/b, is the reverse ratio legal?, b/a or undefined, forward*reverse or undefined).

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

exact rational numerical ratios;each denominator needs its own guard

After

cross-multiplied equality does not legalize a zero ratio denominator

Conditions: none

A numerical ratio is not an automatic causal or geometric-similarity proof.Cross residual0 does not legalize a zero denominator,and the reverse ratio needs its own denominator guard.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: rational_ratio_definition_scope · Uses: G001

S002 · calculation

Before

forward ratio a/b := div(9, 3)

After

forward ratio a/b = 3

Conditions: none

The forward denominator b is nonzero,so compute the forward ratio.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

reverse ratio b/a := div(3, 9)

After

reverse ratio b/a = 1/3

Conditions: none

The reverse denominator is a and must separately be nonzero.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

forward times reverse := mul(3, 1/3)

After

forward times reverse = 1

Conditions: none

Multiply to audit reciprocity only when both directions are defined.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · implies

Before

a=9;b=3;forward=3/1

After

reverse defined=Yes;reverse=1/3

Conditions: none

When a=0,the valid forward ratio may be0,but this does not permit b/0 in reverse.Nor may the undefined product be assigned0.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: reverse_ratio_independent_denominator · Uses: G001, S004

Reverse checks

  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute forward times reverse with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute reverse ratio b/a with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute forward ratio a/b with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

(3/1, Yes, 1/3, 1/1)

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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