Question

Using equivalent ratios, which statements are true about the cost per magnet? Check all that apply.

The cost of 2 magnets is $1.

The cost of 9 magnets is $3.

The cost of 10 magnets is $3.

The cost of 4 magnets is S2

The cost of 6 magnets is $2.

The cost of 3 magnets is $1.

Answer 1

The true statements are:

The cost of 9 magnets is $3.

The cost of 6 magnets is $2.

The cost of 3 magnets is $1.

Explanation:

equivalents ratios are two or more ratios that express the same relationship between the numbers involved. In order to calculate the equivalent ratios that are equal, when the numbers involved are divided, they ought to give the same result. In the answer chosen above the ratios in each case are equivalent because:

if the cost of 9 magnets is $3;

9 magnets = $3

∴ 1 magnet = 3/9 = $ 1/3 = 1:3

if the cost of 6 magnets is $2;

6 magnets = $2

1 magnet = 2/6 = $1/3 = 1:3

if the cost of 3 magnets is $1;

3 magnets = $1

∴ 1 magnet = $ 1/3 = 1:3

From the answers obtained, the equivalent ratio of 1 : 3 is the same in all case.