Two statements are given. Identify the statement for which a ratio of the measurements is meaningful. State "Neither" or "Both" if appropriate.
-1 - Kim pulled weeds at the rate of twenty weeds per minute, and Jorge pulled 18 weeds per minute.
2 - AnnaLisa held her breath for one minute 27 seconds, and Marissa held her breath for one minute 41 seconds.
A)Kim pulled weeds at the rate of twenty weeds per minute, and Jorge pulled 18 weeds per minute.
B)AnnaLisa held her breath for one minute 27 seconds, and Marissa held her breath for one minute 41 seconds.
C)Neither
D)Both

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Both statements involve ratios that are meaningful because they compare quantities in similar units: weeds per minute for the first statement and time (minutes and seconds) for the second statement.

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