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Determine if the pair of ratios or rates are equivalent.

$18 for 3 bracelets ; $30 for 5 bracelets

Are these equivalent yes or no

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yes they are equivalent

User Jdmcbr
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Yes because $18 divided by 3 bracelets makes the price per bracelet $6. $30 divided by 5 bracelets makes the price per bracelet $6. The cost per bracelet is the same so the cost to bracelet ratio is the same and both are a $6 to 1 bracelet ratio
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