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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

User JamieGL
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Pam is right in this question
User Tiani
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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!
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