Gillian bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Gillian spent an equal amount of money on the tuna and chicken sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Tuna |
$8.10 |
| Chicken |
$5.40 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Gillian bought were tuna sandwiches?
- How much did Gillian spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 8.1: 8.1,
16.2 Multiples of 5.4: 5.4, 10.8,
16.2 Gillian bought 2 tuna sandwiches and 3 chicken sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Tuna sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
22 + 3 =
25 (b)
Amount that Gillian spent altogether
= 2 x 16.20
= $32.40
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $32.40
