Usha bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Usha spent an equal amount of money on the club and bacon sandwiches.
Sandwiches Prices |
Club |
$2.80 |
Bacon |
$9.80 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Usha bought were bacon sandwiches?
- How much did Usha spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 9.8: 9.8,
19.6 Multiples of 2.8: 2.8, 5.6, 8.4, 11.2, 14, 16.8,
19.6Usha bought 7 club sandwiches and 2 bacon sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Bacon sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
27 + 2 =
29 (b)
Amount that Usha spent altogether
= 2 x 19.60
= $39.20
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $39.20