At Frugal Foods a loaf of bread cost about $1 in 1980. In 2013, the loaf of bread cost $2.50.

Question

1.A ratio is a comparison of two amounts by division. What is the ratio of the cost of a loaf of bread in 2013 to the cost in 1980? 2.50/1

2. Assuming the price of clothing increased at the same rate, if the cost of jeans at Cobb’s Corner was $15 in 1980, what would the cost of the jean be in 2013?
Explain.

Answer 1

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