Adam has $420.
He spends
13 of his money on some beads and
17 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
14 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
14 =
17(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money left
=
23 x
67 x
34 =
37(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
17 x 420
= $60
Answer(s): (a)
221; (b)
17; (c)
37; (d) $60