Linda bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Linda spent an equal amount of money on the club and bacon sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Club |
$10.80 |
| Bacon |
$7.20 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Linda bought were club sandwiches?
- How much did Linda spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 10.8: 10.8,
21.6 Multiples of 7.2: 7.2, 14.4,
21.6 Linda bought 2 club sandwiches and 3 bacon sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Club sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
22 + 3 =
25 (b)
Amount that Linda spent altogether
= 2 x 21.60
= $43.20
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $43.20
