Marion bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Marion spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and ham sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$13.20 |
| Ham |
$8.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Marion bought were ham sandwiches?
- How much did Marion spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 13.2: 13.2,
26.4 Multiples of 8.8: 8.8, 17.6,
26.4 Marion bought 2 peanut butter sandwiches and 3 ham sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Ham sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
32 + 3 =
35 (b)
Amount that Marion spent altogether
= 2 x 26.40
= $52.80
Answer(s): (a)
35; (b) $52.80
