Yen bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Yen spent an equal amount of money on the ham and salmon sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Ham |
$0.80 |
| Salmon |
$2.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Yen bought were salmon sandwiches?
- How much did Yen spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 2.8: 2.8,
5.6 Multiples of 0.8: 0.8, 1.6, 2.4, 3.2, 4, 4.8,
5.6Yen bought 7 ham sandwiches and 2 salmon sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Salmon sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
27 + 2 =
29 (b)
Amount that Yen spent altogether
= 2 x 5.60
= $11.20
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $11.20
