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the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one
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And with a power-to-weight ratio of 678 hp per ton, and active aerodynamics, the Senna has razor-sharp responsiveness that, according to the marque, surpasses even the 986 hp, track-only McLaren P1 GTR for pure engagement.
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
For example, the Goodman Theatre used approximately $18.5 million in TIF funds, while $40.8 million came from private investment, a 2.2-to-1 ratio of private/public investment.
—George Cardenas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Each company’s latest one-year dividend-per-share growth is also greater than the index, while its dividend payout ratio is lower.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
The company sports a price to earnings (P/E) ratio of 49 which is 2.0x the S&P 500.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
For example, the Goodman Theatre used approximately $18.5 million in TIF funds, while $40.8 million came from private investment, a 2.2-to-1 ratio of private/public investment.
—George Cardenas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Each company’s latest one-year dividend-per-share growth is also greater than the index, while its dividend payout ratio is lower.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
The company sports a price to earnings (P/E) ratio of 49 which is 2.0x the S&P 500.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Ratio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratio. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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