Irene bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Irene spent an equal amount of money on the club and chicken sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Club |
$13.80 |
| Chicken |
$9.20 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Irene bought were club sandwiches?
- How much did Irene spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 13.8: 13.8,
27.6 Multiples of 9.2: 9.2, 18.4,
27.6 Irene bought 2 club sandwiches and 3 chicken sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Club sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
22 + 3 =
25 (b)
Amount that Irene spent altogether
= 2 x 27.60
= $55.20
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $55.20
