Gabby bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Gabby spent an equal amount of money on the bacon and jam sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Bacon |
$1.60 |
| Jam |
$5.60 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Gabby bought were bacon sandwiches?
- How much did Gabby spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 5.6: 5.6,
11.2 Multiples of 1.6: 1.6, 3.2, 4.8, 6.4, 8, 9.6,
11.2Gabby bought 7 bacon sandwiches and 2 jam sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Bacon sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
77 + 2 =
79 (b)
Amount that Gabby spent altogether
= 2 x 11.20
= $22.40
Answer(s): (a)
79; (b) $22.40
