Question

William bought 5 rulers for $7.50. If r represents the cost of one ruler, which equation represents this situation?

Group of answer choices

5r = 7.50

r/5 = 7.50

r + 5 = 7.50

7.50r = 5

Answer 1

5r = 7.50

Explanation:

As, the cost of 1 ruler = r

So, r times 5 ruler will give u the cost of 5 rulers, which is 7.50

So, 5r = 7.50