How Do I Calculate My Internet Speeds at Home and Abroad with a 4:1 Ratio?

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The discussion revolves around calculating internet speeds based on a given ratio of 4:1 between speeds in the user's country and abroad. Participants explore how to interpret the provided speed of 256 kbps in relation to this ratio, considering different scenarios for where the speed applies.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that if the speed of 256 kbps is in Lithuania, then the speed abroad can be calculated as 64 kbps using the ratio.
  • Another participant suggests that if the speed abroad is 256 kbps, then the speed in Lithuania would be 1024 kbps based on the same ratio.
  • A third participant expresses confusion about the original question, questioning the clarity of what "the internet speed" refers to in the context of the ratio.
  • A later reply reiterates the importance of knowing whether the 256 kbps is the speed in the user's country or abroad, emphasizing that the proportion cannot be used to determine both speeds simultaneously.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the interpretation of the 256 kbps speed or how to apply the 4:1 ratio, indicating multiple competing views remain.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the ambiguity in the initial problem statement regarding the reference point for the internet speed, which affects the calculations and interpretations proposed by participants.

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I have one big headache that is connected to math. So the problem is about internet speed. Let's say it's 256_kbps. My internet provider says that the speed agrees with proportion 4:1 (my_country:abroad). Please help me to figure out my final speed in my country (in kbps) and abroad. There are many thoughts, but what is the most correct. Thanks...
 
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"The internet speed" is 256 kpbs where? In Lithuania? Suppose then that the internet speed "abroad" is x. Then 256/x = 4/1, which gives x = 64 kbps.

If "the internet speed" is 256 kpbs abroad, and the speed in Lithuania is y, then y/256 = 4/1, which gives y = 1024 kpbs.
 
It wouldn't be so complex if I knew your question.
 
ramguru said:
I have one big headache that is connected to math. So the problem is about internet speed. Let's say it's 256_kbps. My internet provider says that the speed agrees with proportion 4:1 (my_country:abroad). Please help me to figure out my final speed in my country (in kbps) and abroad. There are many thoughts, but what is the most correct. Thanks...

You have a proportion of "my_country: abroad= 4:1" and assert that "it's 256_kbps". Okay what is IT? Is that the speed in "my_country" or is it the speed in "abroad". You CAN'T use a proportion like that to find BOTH!
 

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