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Compare and Explain: Are they equivalent?

3 hours worked for $12; 9 hours worked for $36

User Peterhil
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Answer:

Yes!

Explanation:

You divide 3 by 12 because that's how much they work for an hour. That means they make $36 for 9 hours.
12 ÷ 3 = 4

36 ÷ 9 = 4

They have the same answer which makes them equivalent.

User Vintuwei
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Answer:

Yes they are equivalent.

Explanation:

$12 divided by 3 is $4
$36 divided by 9 is also $4
Therefore they are equivalent.

Your welcome

User Splitusa
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