Gwen bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Gwen spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and tuna sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$8.70 |
| Tuna |
$5.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Gwen bought were peanut butter sandwiches?
- How much did Gwen spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 8.7: 8.7,
17.4 Multiples of 5.8: 5.8, 11.6,
17.4 Gwen bought 2 peanut butter sandwiches and 3 tuna sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Peanut butter sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
22 + 3 =
25 (b)
Amount that Gwen spent altogether
= 2 x 17.40
= $34.80
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $34.80
