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Which statement is false:

A. A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that uses
division.

B. A rate compares two quantities that have different
units of measure.

C. Equivalent ratios are ratios that name a different,
unequal ratio.

D. When the comparison is to one unit, the rate is
called a unit

Please help!!

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Answer:

C. Equivalent ratios are ratios that name a different, unequal ratio.

Explanation:

Statement C simply makes no sense. It cannot be considered to be true.

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Statement D seems to be missing a word: ... the rate is called a unit rate.

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