In a classroom, a teacher uses real-life examples such as the price of fruits, the distance between two locations, and the time taken to reach places while teaching the concept of ratios and proportions. What is the primary benefit of this approach?
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It encourages rote memorization of formulas.
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It helps students relate mathematical concepts to real-world situations.
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It focuses only on solving abstract problems.
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It reduces the need for practicing problems in textbooks.