Penelope bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Penelope spent an equal amount of money on the club and jam sandwiches.
Sandwiches Prices |
Club |
$3.20 |
Jam |
$11.20 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Penelope bought were jam sandwiches?
- How much did Penelope spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 11.2: 11.2,
22.4 Multiples of 3.2: 3.2, 6.4, 9.6, 12.8, 16, 19.2,
22.4Penelope bought 7 club sandwiches and 2 jam sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Jam sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
27 + 2 =
29 (b)
Amount that Penelope spent altogether
= 2 x 22.40
= $44.80
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $44.80