Question

HELP!!

Represent the proportional relationship described with an equation where n equals the number of nickels and q equals the number of quarters: five nickels for each quarter

A) n = 5q

B) 5n = q

C) n = 4 q

D) q = 4 n

Answer 1

Answer: n = 5q

Explanation:

Answer 2

Correct option is:

B) 5n = q

Explanation:

Let n be the number of nickles

and q be the number of quarters

We have to find a equation which represents the situation:

five nickels for each quarter

i.e. each quarters equals 5 nickles

Then, q quarters equal to:

q=5n

Hence, Correct option is:

B) 5n = q