• A pack of pegs costs 40p
• A bar of soap costs £2.20
• A basket costs £7

Dan buys two packs of pegs, one bar of soap and one basket.
What fraction of the total cost is the cost of the basket?

**Step 1: Calculate the cost of each item type.** - **Pegs:** Dan buys two packs at 40p each. Cost = 2 × 40p = 80p. - **Soap:** One bar costs £2.20. - **Basket:** One basket costs £7. **Step 2: Calculate the total cost.** To add these amounts, we must use the same units. Let's use pounds (£). - Cost of pegs = 80p = £0.80 - Cost of soap = £2.20 - Cost of basket = £7.00 Total cost = £0.80 + £2.20 + £7.00 = £10.00 **Step 3: Write the fraction.** The question asks for the fraction of the total cost that is the cost of the basket. Fraction = (Cost of basket) / (Total cost) Fraction = £7.00 / £10.00 **Step 4: Simplify the fraction.** Fraction = 7/10. This fraction is already in its simplest form. The answer is 7/10.