Determine if the rates are equivalent. Explain your reasoning.5 cans of soup for $3.75; 8 cans of soup for $6.00

Mathematics

2 answers:

Liula [17]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

They are equivalent

Step-by-step explanation:

Since 3.75 divided by 5 is .75 that means that 6 divided by 8 would have to also be .75 which, if you divide it, it is.

Lerok [7]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

The rates are equivalent

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the unit cost you divide the price by the number of units

3.75÷5=0.75

6.00÷8=0.75

To determine whether or not the rates are equivalent, compare the unit costs

0.75=0.75

Therefore, the rates are equivalent

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