Adam has $240.
He spends
15 of his money on some stickers and
12 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
16 of the rest on some marbles.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- 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 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
45 x
12 =
25(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
45 x
12 x
16 =
115(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
12 x
56 =
13(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
115 x 240
= $16
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b)
115; (c)
13; (d) $16