Min bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Min spent an equal amount of money on the bacon and ham sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Bacon |
$14.10 |
| Ham |
$9.40 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Min bought were ham sandwiches?
- How much did Min spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 14.1: 14.1,
28.2 Multiples of 9.4: 9.4, 18.8,
28.2 Min bought 2 bacon sandwiches and 3 ham sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Ham sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
32 + 3 =
35 (b)
Amount that Min spent altogether
= 2 x 28.20
= $56.40
Answer(s): (a)
35; (b) $56.40
