Elyse bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Elyse spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and chicken sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$0.80 |
| Chicken |
$2.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Elyse bought were peanut butter sandwiches?
- How much did Elyse spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 2.8: 2.8,
5.6 Multiples of 0.8: 0.8, 1.6, 2.4, 3.2, 4, 4.8,
5.6Elyse bought 7 peanut butter sandwiches and 2 chicken sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Peanut butter sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
77 + 2 =
79 (b)
Amount that Elyse spent altogether
= 2 x 5.60
= $11.20
Answer(s): (a)
79; (b) $11.20
