Hilda bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Hilda spent an equal amount of money on the ham and club sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Ham |
$3.90 |
| Club |
$9.10 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Hilda bought were ham sandwiches?
- How much did Hilda spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 9.1: 9.1, 18.2, 27.3
Multiples of 3.9: 3.9, 7.8, 11.7, 15.6, 19.5, 23.4,
27.3 Hilda bought 7 ham sandwiches and 3 club sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Ham sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
77 + 3 =
710 (b)
Amount that Hilda spent altogether
= 2 x 27.30
= $54.60
Answer(s): (a)
710; (b) $54.60
