Adam has $144.
He spends
13 of his money on some marbles and
14 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
14 of the rest on some stickers.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- 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 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
23 x
14 =
16(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
23 x
34 x
14 =
18(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money left
=
23 x
34 x
34 =
38(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the stickers
=
18 x 144
= $18
Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
18; (c)
38; (d) $18