Mary bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Mary spent an equal amount of money on the ham and peanut butter sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Ham |
$14.10 |
| Peanut butter |
$9.40 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Mary bought were ham sandwiches?
- How much did Mary spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 14.1: 14.1,
28.2 Multiples of 9.4: 9.4, 18.8,
28.2 Mary bought 2 ham sandwiches and 3 peanut butter sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Ham sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
22 + 3 =
25 (b)
Amount that Mary spent altogether
= 2 x 28.20
= $56.40
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $56.40
