Adam has $240.
He spends
12 of his money on some beads and
12 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
16 of the rest on some stickers.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the marbles?
- 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 beads
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
12 x
12 =
14(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
12 x
12 x
16 =
124(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money left
=
12 x
12 x
56 =
524(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the stickers
=
124 x 240
= $10
Answer(s): (a)
14; (b)
124; (c)
524; (d) $10