Lucy bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Lucy spent an equal amount of money on the egg mayo and chicken sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Egg mayo |
$1.20 |
| Chicken |
$4.20 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Lucy bought were chicken sandwiches?
- How much did Lucy spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 4.2: 4.2,
8.4 Multiples of 1.2: 1.2, 2.4, 3.6, 4.8, 6, 7.2,
8.4Lucy bought 7 egg mayo sandwiches and 2 chicken sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Chicken sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
27 + 2 =
29 (b)
Amount that Lucy spent altogether
= 2 x 8.40
= $16.80
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $16.80
