Two statements are given. Identify the statement for which a ratio of the measurements is meaningful. State "Neither" or "Both" if appropriate.
-1 - Kasheta ran the race in 22.3 sec, and Louisa ran the same race in 26.4 sec.
2 - Juan gets out of school at 2:45 PM, and Aito gets out of school at 3:15 PM.
A)Juan gets out of school at 2:45 PM, and Aito gets out of school at 3:15 PM.
B)Kasheta ran the race in 22.3 sec, and Louisa ran the same race in 26.4 sec.
C)Neither
D)Both

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The time it takes to run a race is a quantitative measurement that can be directly compared or expressed as a ratio (e.g., Kasheta's time to Louisa's time). The school dismissal times are points in time, not durations, so a ratio of these times isn't meaningful.

Two Statements Are Given