Select all statements below which are true (1 point)
Ratios and proportions compare items with the same labels.
Ratios and proportions compare items with different labels.
Ratios express the relationship between two or more items.
Ratios express the relationship between only one item.
Ratios express the relationship between two or more items.
The true statements are:
1. Ratios and proportions compare items with the same labels.
2. Ratios express the relationship between two or more items.
To determine which statements are true, let's analyze each option:
1. Ratios and proportions compare items with the same labels.
2. Ratios and proportions compare items with different labels.
3. Ratios express the relationship between two or more items.
4. Ratios express the relationship between only one item.
Statement 1: Ratios and proportions compare items with the same labels.
- This statement is incorrect. Ratios and proportions can compare items with different labels, as long as they are related and have a measurable relationship.
Statement 2: Ratios and proportions compare items with different labels.
- This statement is correct. Ratios and proportions can compare items with different labels, as long as they have a comparable relationship.
Statement 3: Ratios express the relationship between two or more items.
- This statement is correct. Ratios indeed express the relationship between two or more items by comparing their quantities or values.
Statement 4: Ratios express the relationship between only one item.
- This statement is incorrect. Ratios compare the relationship between two or more items, not just one item.
Based on this analysis, the true statements are:
- Ratios and proportions compare items with different labels.
- Ratios express the relationship between two or more items.
Therefore, the correct answer is the second and third statements.