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avatarToucanNoble6331
Secondary II • 1yr.

Hello Alloprof,

I have a question in math, precisely in proportional reasoning.

When we say, similarity ratio and proportionality ratio, is it the same thing?

Thanks, good evening!

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      avatarAriane Pteacher check
      Team Alloprof • 1yr.

      Hi there!

      Thanks for reaching out :)

      From what I understand, similarity ratio is used more in geometry. For example, two triangles could have a similarity ratio of 1:3. One triangle is 3 times bigger than the first, but its still the same triangle, which would make it similar.

      A proportionality ratio, on the other hand, could be used in any other situation. It represents a relation between two quantities!

      To learn more on that topic, it's right over here:

      https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/en/students/vl/mathematics/proportions-m1547

      Hope that helps! Have a great night :)

      Ariane

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