Question

Rosalinda saved $35 in 5 weeks. Her sister saved $56 in 56 days. Are the rates at which each sister saved equivalent? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Yes, because when you multiply 5 weeks by 7 days in a week, you get 35 days. It is equivalent.

Answer 2

Answer:Explained

Explanation:

Given

Rosalinda saved $35 in 5 weeks

Thus Rosalinda gets $ 7 in 1 week

for 1 day rosalinda paid $ 1

For her sister, she earns $ 56 in 56 days

For 1 day she earned $ 1

Thus rate at which both are paid is equal.