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What does this " : " mean between numbers ?

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Answer:

":" normally means to

Step-by-step explanation:

It is usually used to show ratios.

For Example) 3:4 means "three to every four"

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A colon, when placed between two numbers indicates a ratio.

For example, 1:1 is saying that something is at a 1-to-1 ratio.

This would be better in the Math section though, but I'm happy to answer.
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