Why is partitioning a directed line segment into a ratio of 1:3 not the same as finding One-third the length of the directed line segment?
The ratio given is part to whole, but fractions compare part to part.
The ratio given is part to part. The total number of parts in the whole is 3 – 1 = 2.
The ratio given is part to part. The total number of parts in the whole is 1 + 3 = 4.
The ratio given is part to whole, but the associated fraction is One-third.

Respuesta :

The reason why partitioning and fractioning are different is because; The ratio given is part to part. The total number of parts in the whole is 1 + 3 = 4.

Why is partitioning different from fractioning?

It follows from the task content that a close analysis of the statement of ratios; 1:3 implies that the whole is divided into four parts; 1+3 = 4.

On the contrary, one-third simply means 1 out of 3 equal parts of the line.

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