Adam has $2016.
He spends
13 of his money on some beads and
17 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
18 of the rest on some marbles.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- 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 beads
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
23 x
17 =
221(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
23 x
67 x
18 =
114(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money left
=
23 x
67 x
78 =
12(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
114 x 2016
= $144
Answer(s): (a)
221; (b)
114; (c)
12; (d) $144