Gillian bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Gillian spent an equal amount of money on the ham and tuna sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Ham |
$1.20 |
| Tuna |
$2.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Gillian bought were tuna sandwiches?
- How much did Gillian spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 2.8: 2.8, 5.6, 8.4
Multiples of 1.2: 1.2, 2.4, 3.6, 4.8, 6, 7.2,
8.4 Gillian bought 7 ham sandwiches and 3 tuna sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Tuna sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
37 + 3 =
310 (b)
Amount that Gillian spent altogether
= 2 x 8.40
= $16.80
Answer(s): (a)
310; (b) $16.80
