Handley seniors Thad and Amanda are eating lunch when they are joined by Mike. Amanda has 5 sandwiches, Thad has 3 sandwiches, and Mike has none. They all share equally in the meal. If Mike pays $4.00 for what he ate, how should the money be divided between Amanda and Thad?
Solution to Problem: Amanda should receive $3.50 and Thad $.50. Each person eats 2 2/3 sandwiches.
Amanda contributes 2 1/3 sandwiches (or 7/3).
Thad contributes 1/3 of a sandwich.
Therefore Amanda gives 7 times as much as Thad, and should be paid in that ratio.
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