Computation
The ape index is usually defined as the ratio of arm span to height. However, an alternative approach is height subtracted from arm span with the result being positive, 0 or negative. Unlike the unitless ratio, this calculation produces a numeric value in the units of measurement used to represent the height and arm span.
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