Olivia bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Olivia spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and bacon sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$2.40 |
| Bacon |
$5.60 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Olivia bought were peanut butter sandwiches?
- How much did Olivia spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 5.6: 5.6, 11.2, 16.8
Multiples of 2.4: 2.4, 4.8, 7.2, 9.6, 12, 14.4,
16.8 Olivia bought 7 peanut butter sandwiches and 3 bacon sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Peanut butter sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
77 + 3 =
710 (b)
Amount that Olivia spent altogether
= 2 x 16.80
= $33.60
Answer(s): (a)
710; (b) $33.60
