Adam has $2520.
He spends
15 of his money on some stickers and
16 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
17 of the rest on some beads.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the marbles?
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the beads?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
45 x
16 =
215(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
45 x
56 x
17 =
221(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
56 x
67 =
47(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
221 x 2520
= $240
Answer(s): (a)
215; (b)
221; (c)
47; (d) $240