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Real-Life Applications of Ratios and Proportions

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Describe an application for the use of ratios or proportions and how it could be useful in your daily life?

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Ratios and proportions can be very useful in daily lives. Suppose I have 5 hours available daily after my work, which I went to spend in watching TV and studying for a course in ...

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