Solution:

The numerical ratio of distance to the magnitude of displacement depends on the type of motion:

1. For straight-line motion in one direction, the distance and displacement are the same, so the ratio is:
\[
\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Displacement}} = 1
\]

2. For any other type of motion (like a curved path or circular motion), the distance is generally greater than or equal to the displacement, making the ratio:
\[
\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Displacement}} \geq 1
\]
The ratio is greater than 1 because distance is the total path travelled, while displacement is the shortest straight line between the start and end points.