Tiffany bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Tiffany spent an equal amount of money on the tuna and chicken sandwiches.
Sandwiches Prices |
Tuna |
$2.80 |
Chicken |
$9.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Tiffany bought were chicken sandwiches?
- How much did Tiffany spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 9.8: 9.8,
19.6 Multiples of 2.8: 2.8, 5.6, 8.4, 11.2, 14, 16.8,
19.6Tiffany bought 7 tuna sandwiches and 2 chicken sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Chicken sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
27 + 2 =
29 (b)
Amount that Tiffany spent altogether
= 2 x 19.60
= $39.20
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $39.20