Read the sentences. A seasoned babysitter knows that whenever you serve meals or pass out treats, it is critical to ensure that every child gets an equivalent amount. Otherwise, you will have a mutiny on your hands!

Based on the function of the word equivalent in the sentence, what is its correct definition?
A) having the same value as another thing
B) in a way that is similar to another thing
C) to separate into equal parts
D) two things that look exactly alike