Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Activity 1
GEC 3 – Mathematics in the Modern World
Franz Andrew T. Tiangco

My Data Sheet
Parameters Measurement
Distance from your knees to the ground A = _______51cm _____
Distance from your belly button to the ground B = _______97cm____
Distance from the top of your head to your belly button C = _______71cm _____
Distance from your wrist to your elbows D = _______29cm _____
Length of your hand E = _______19cm _____
Refer to the figure below: F = ________6cm ____
G = _______6cm____
H = _______ 14cm_____

Get the ratio of the following and express your answer in four decimal places.
1) B ÷ C = 1.3662
2) B ÷ A = 1.9020
3) D ÷ E = 1.5263
4) G ÷ F = 1.0000
5) H ÷ G = 2.3333
What can you say about the ratios from numbers 1 to 5?
They are not exactly the same value as the golden ratio. But we can clearly see that they are not
away from it since the value of the golden ratio is 1.6180.

GEC 3 – Mathematics in the Modern World

 Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Collect the data from the members of your group and fill in the table for the group’s data.

Group’s Data

No. Members B÷C B÷A D÷E G÷F H÷G

1 Romnick Panelo 1.3662 1.9020 1.5263 1.0000 2.3333

2 Danzel Tabornal 1.5262 1.9636 1.4500 1.4000 1.4285

3 Marc Ian Andes 1.3698 2.0000 1.7058 1.6000 1.5000

4 Marco Asis 1.2337 2.9687 1.2631 2.5000 2.0000

Abstraction (Critical Thinking)

Write your conclusion on how evident is golden ratio on the human body.
The golden ratio is made to be the center of many properties in the human body. Every part
of the body has its golden ratio. For example, the shape of the face is one of the proportions. The
height of the belly button from the ground and the height of the top of your head down to the belly
button would create a ratio or so-called golden ratio. Golden ratio is pretty evident and occurs naturally
throughout our body. Starting from the human head to the lower body. Our attraction to another person's
body increases. If that body is symmetrical, end in proportion. If a face is in proportion, we are more likely
to notice it and find it beautiful. Believe that we perceive proportional bodies to be healthier. For example,
if we consider the length of the hand is one, then the length of the combined hand and four arms will be
1.618. Likewise, the length of the upper arm combined with the forearm. So, this value is known as golden
ratio and which is evident in all our bodies. Artists scientists and designers use this golden ratio while they
are making their research and doing their works. The golden ratio is an irrational mathematical constant,
approximately equals to 1.6180.

GEC 3 – Mathematics in the Modern World