Usha bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Usha spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and tuna sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$7.20 |
| Tuna |
$4.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Usha bought were peanut butter sandwiches?
- How much did Usha spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 7.2: 7.2,
14.4 Multiples of 4.8: 4.8, 9.6,
14.4 Usha bought 2 peanut butter sandwiches and 3 tuna sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Peanut butter sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
22 + 3 =
25 (b)
Amount that Usha spent altogether
= 2 x 14.40
= $28.80
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $28.80
