Penelope bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Penelope spent an equal amount of money on the egg mayo and tuna sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Egg mayo |
$9.60 |
| Tuna |
$6.40 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Penelope bought were egg mayo sandwiches?
- How much did Penelope spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 9.6: 9.6,
19.2 Multiples of 6.4: 6.4, 12.8,
19.2 Penelope bought 2 egg mayo sandwiches and 3 tuna sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Egg mayo sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
22 + 3 =
25 (b)
Amount that Penelope spent altogether
= 2 x 19.20
= $38.40
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $38.40
