The ratio of measure 60degrees and 120degrees Is this written as a fraction 1/2 or a ratio 60:120 ?
Which is more common?
The question was what is the ratio of measure of these degrees.
a ratio is 60:120 one way i remember this is by saying it 60 TO 120 when you say a ratio you say to and when you use a fraction you say by.
The two are equivalent.
To determine the ratio between the measure of 60 degrees and 120 degrees, we compare the two values in order to express their relationship.
Firstly, let's understand the difference between a fraction and a ratio:
- A fraction is written as a numerical expression in the form of one number divided by another number, e.g., 1/2. Fractions represent the division of two quantities.
- A ratio, on the other hand, is a way of expressing the relationship between two or more quantities by using division or a colon (:). In this case, we want to compare the measures of two angles, so a ratio is appropriate.
Now, to compare the measure of 60 degrees and 120 degrees using a ratio, it is written as 60:120. This ratio expresses that the measure of the first angle is 60 out of 120 (or half) of the measure of the second angle.
In terms of common usage, expressing ratios using a colon (e.g., 60:120) is generally more common when describing the relationship between two quantities. However, both a ratio (60:120) and a fraction (1/2) can be used, depending on the context and personal preference.