Adam has $36. He spends
16 of his money on some marbles and
15 of the remainder on some stickers.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the stickers?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spend on stickers
=
56 x
15
=
16(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money left
=
56 x
45=
23 (c)
Amount that Adam spend on the stickers
=
16 x 36
= $6
Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
23; (c) $6