Sarah bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Sarah spent an equal amount of money on the salmon and jam sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Salmon |
$2.80 |
| Jam |
$9.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Sarah bought were salmon sandwiches?
- How much did Sarah spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 9.8: 9.8,
19.6 Multiples of 2.8: 2.8, 5.6, 8.4, 11.2, 14, 16.8,
19.6Sarah bought 7 salmon sandwiches and 2 jam sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Salmon sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
77 + 2 =
79 (b)
Amount that Sarah spent altogether
= 2 x 19.60
= $39.20
Answer(s): (a)
79; (b) $39.20
