A fruit stand sells bananas by the pound. The sign at the fruit stand states "2 pounds for $5.00."

Sam said, "The ratio of the number of dollars to the number of pounds is 5:2. The cost of the bananas is $2.50 per pound."

Maria said, "The ratio of the number of pounds to the number of dollars is 2:5. That is 0.40 pounds per dollar."

Which student (s) made a correct statement?

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6 September, 12:44

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Cierra Rogers · Answer 1

It would be both sam and maria. t he sign at the fruit stand states "2 pounds for $5.00." means = > 2 pounds = $5 = > dollar/pound = 5/2.