Question

Rita bought 4 rulers for $4.00. If r represents the number of rulers purchased, which equation represents this situation?

Answer 1

Answer: 4r = 4

Explanation:

Ruth bought 4 rulers and each ruler is to be represented by r. She therefore bought:

= 4r

She bought these for a total of $4.00 so the equation then becomes:

4r = 4.00

Equation representing situation is: 4r = 4