Question

arbys advertises $5 for 3 beef and cheddar sandwiches. how much is this per sandwich?

Explanation:

Step1: Define cost per sandwich

To find the cost per sandwich, divide total cost by number of sandwiches.
$\text{Cost per sandwich} = \frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Number of Sandwiches}}$

Step2: Substitute given values

Total cost is $\$5$, number of sandwiches is 3.
$\text{Cost per sandwich} = \frac{5}{3} \approx 1.67$

Answer:

Approximately $\$1.67$ per sandwich, or exactly $\$\frac{5}{3}$ per sandwich