1.   But for a direct comparison of clocks to be made, the traveler must return.

2.   Direct comparison of the results of the two surveys is not possible because of the different methods of classification that have been used.

3.   In helping to answer this question two direct comparisons are available.

4.   Individuals can differ widely in their scores and this makes direct comparisons between them difficult.

5.   It is hard to make a direct comparison, for relative prices have changed.

6.   The profitability index allows a direct comparison between the projects in terms of the present value of benefit per unit cost.

7.   The result of this is that a direct comparison with the other regional data is not possible.

8.   These were then calculated as percentages to allow direct comparisons.

9.   The yield to maturity spread method of evaluating FRNs is designed to allow direct comparison between FRNs and fixed-rate bonds.

10.   This permits the direct comparison of the rates of return of any number of competing investments.