Xylia bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Xylia spent an equal amount of money on the ham and egg mayo sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Ham |
$3.60 |
| Egg mayo |
$8.40 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Xylia bought were ham sandwiches?
- How much did Xylia 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 Xylia bought 7 ham sandwiches and 3 egg mayo sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Ham sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
77 + 3 =
710 (b)
Amount that Xylia spent altogether
= 2 x 25.20
= $50.40
Answer(s): (a)
710; (b) $50.40
