Irene bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Irene spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and ham sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$14.70 |
| Ham |
$9.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Irene bought were ham sandwiches?
- How much did Irene spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 14.7: 14.7,
29.4 Multiples of 9.8: 9.8, 19.6,
29.4 Irene 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 Irene spent altogether
= 2 x 29.40
= $58.80
Answer(s): (a)
35; (b) $58.80
