Jen bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Jen spent an equal amount of money on the salmon and ham sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Salmon |
$8.40 |
| Ham |
$5.60 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Jen bought were salmon sandwiches?
- How much did Jen spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 8.4: 8.4,
16.8 Multiples of 5.6: 5.6, 11.2,
16.8 Jen bought 2 salmon sandwiches and 3 ham sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Salmon sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
22 + 3 =
25 (b)
Amount that Jen spent altogether
= 2 x 16.80
= $33.60
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $33.60
