Nicole bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Nicole spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and ham sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$5.70 |
| Ham |
$3.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Nicole bought were ham sandwiches?
- How much did Nicole spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 5.7: 5.7,
11.4 Multiples of 3.8: 3.8, 7.6,
11.4 Nicole bought 2 peanut butter sandwiches and 3 ham sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Ham sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
32 + 3 =
35 (b)
Amount that Nicole spent altogether
= 2 x 11.40
= $22.80
Answer(s): (a)
35; (b) $22.80
