Joelle bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Joelle spent an equal amount of money on the club and bacon sandwiches.
Sandwiches Prices |
Club |
$0.80 |
Bacon |
$2.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Joelle bought were club sandwiches?
- How much did Joelle spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 2.8: 2.8,
5.6 Multiples of 0.8: 0.8, 1.6, 2.4, 3.2, 4, 4.8,
5.6Joelle bought 7 club sandwiches and 2 bacon sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Club sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
77 + 2 =
79 (b)
Amount that Joelle spent altogether
= 2 x 5.60
= $11.20
Answer(s): (a)
79; (b) $11.20