Eva bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Eva spent an equal amount of money on the salmon and jam sandwiches.
Sandwiches Prices |
Salmon |
$6.60 |
Jam |
$4.40 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Eva bought were jam sandwiches?
- How much did Eva spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 6.6: 6.6,
13.2 Multiples of 4.4: 4.4, 8.8,
13.2 Eva bought 2 salmon sandwiches and 3 jam sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Jam sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
32 + 3 =
35 (b)
Amount that Eva spent altogether
= 2 x 13.20
= $26.40
Answer(s): (a)
35; (b) $26.40