Kathy bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Kathy spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and bacon sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$3.60 |
| Bacon |
$8.40 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Kathy bought were bacon sandwiches?
- How much did Kathy spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 8.4: 8.4, 16.8, 25.2
Multiples of 3.6: 3.6, 7.2, 10.8, 14.4, 18, 21.6,
25.2 Kathy bought 7 peanut butter sandwiches and 3 bacon sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Bacon sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
37 + 3 =
310 (b)
Amount that Kathy spent altogether
= 2 x 25.20
= $50.40
Answer(s): (a)
310; (b) $50.40
