Linda bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Linda spent an equal amount of money on the club and chicken sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Club |
$3.30 |
| Chicken |
$7.70 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Linda bought were chicken sandwiches?
- How much did Linda spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 7.7: 7.7, 15.4, 23.1
Multiples of 3.3: 3.3, 6.6, 9.9, 13.2, 16.5, 19.8,
23.1 Linda bought 7 club sandwiches and 3 chicken sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Chicken sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
37 + 3 =
310 (b)
Amount that Linda spent altogether
= 2 x 23.10
= $46.20
Answer(s): (a)
310; (b) $46.20
