Hilda bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Hilda spent an equal amount of money on the egg mayo and peanut butter sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Egg mayo |
$3.90 |
| Peanut butter |
$2.60 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Hilda bought were peanut butter sandwiches?
- How much did Hilda spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 3.9: 3.9,
7.8 Multiples of 2.6: 2.6, 5.2,
7.8 Hilda bought 2 egg mayo sandwiches and 3 peanut butter sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Peanut butter sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
32 + 3 =
35 (b)
Amount that Hilda spent altogether
= 2 x 7.80
= $15.60
Answer(s): (a)
35; (b) $15.60
