Of the Following, the Measures Which Comes Closest to Ratio

question 116

Multiple Choice

Of the following, the measures which comes closest to ratio scaling are

• A) the numbers of people using fluoride versus non-fluoride toothpaste
• B) the final standings of the American League East's baseball teams
• C) the area codes used for direct telephone dialing
• D) the salaries of a group of factory workers

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