Mathematics
Calculation method and formula
Value A ÷ Value B
Understand the inputs
- Value A
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Value B
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Assumptions and limitations
The mean uses all values and is sensitive to outliers. The median sorts values and takes the middle. A ratio is not a percentage until multiplied by 100.
The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.