Kimberly bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Kimberly spent an equal amount of money on the club and salmon sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Club |
$2.40 |
| Salmon |
$5.60 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Kimberly bought were salmon sandwiches?
- How much did Kimberly spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 5.6: 5.6, 11.2, 16.8
Multiples of 2.4: 2.4, 4.8, 7.2, 9.6, 12, 14.4,
16.8 Kimberly bought 7 club sandwiches and 3 salmon sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Salmon sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
37 + 3 =
310 (b)
Amount that Kimberly spent altogether
= 2 x 16.80
= $33.60
Answer(s): (a)
310; (b) $33.60
