[Maths-Education] Ratio and Proportion
Dave Wilson
D.Wilson@mmu.ac.uk
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:22:47 +0100
Well, I'm pleased that it isn't me (alone) who finds this silly.
I was relieved by Anne's quick comment in that respect!
David Reid wrote,
>
>I always thought proportions compared ratios...
>
which is sort of how I tend to use the word.
Without thinking at all I suppose that I have followed Lebesque all
my life - and thanks to Dick I can claim an authority for my practice!
Looking a little further in the NNS document it quickly becomes clear
that they are not (cannot) sustain the distinction.
--
Dave
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