Irene bought sandwiches at the prices as shown. Irene spent an equal amount of money on the peanut butter and club sandwiches.
| Sandwiches Prices |
| Peanut butter |
$4.20 |
| Club |
$14.70 |
- What fraction of the sandwiches Irene bought were club sandwiches?
- How much did Irene spend altogether?
(a)
Multiples of 14.7: 14.7,
29.4 Multiples of 4.2: 4.2, 8.4, 12.6, 16.8, 21, 25.2,
29.4Irene bought 7 peanut butter sandwiches and 2 club sandwiches since she spent equal amounts on each type.
Club sandwichesTotal sandwiches =
27 + 2 =
29 (b)
Amount that Irene spent altogether
= 2 x 29.40
= $58.80
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $58.80
