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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the difference between a ratio and a proportion? A. A proportion is a comparison of two quantities, and a ratio is a comparison of two proportions B. A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, and a proportion is a comparison of two ratios C. They are the same concept D.They are exact opposites

OpenStudy (amistre64):

a proportion compares ratios ... whereas a ratio is just comparing parts

OpenStudy (amistre64):

a:b is a ratio a:b = c:d is a proportion

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it would be A

OpenStudy (amistre64):

of course not ... a proportion compares ratios does not say that a ratio compares proportions :/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that means its B then

OpenStudy (amistre64):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

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