Question

Pam and her sister have a pattern of saving money. Pam saved 40 dollars and her brother saved 100 dollars. Pam says that this means that for every 2 dollars she saves, her brothers saves 5. Is she correct? Show and explain your thinking

Answer 1

Pam is right in this question

Answer 2

Answer:
Pam is correct!


Explanation:
Pam saved 40 dollars
Pams brother saved 100 dollars
Every 2 dollars Pam saves her brother saves 5
If you divide 40 by 2 and divide 100 by 5, you will get 20. Because the equation equals the same amount, Pams statement is true!