Adam has $72. He spends
16 of his money on some stickers and
15 of the remainder on some marbles.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the marbles?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the marbles?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spend on marbles
=
56 x
15
=
16(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money left
=
56 x
45=
23 (c)
Amount that Adam spend on the marbles
=
16 x 72
= $12
Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
23; (c) $12