Adam has $16. He spends
14 of his money on some marbles and
13 of the remainder on some beads.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the beads?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spend on beads
=
34 x
13
=
14(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money left
=
34 x
23=
12 (c)
Amount that Adam spend on the beads
=
14 x 16
= $4
Answer(s): (a)
14; (b)
12; (c) $4