Adam has $384.
He spends
12 of his money on some stickers and
13 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
18 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 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
12 x
13 =
16(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
12 x
23 x
18 =
124(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money left
=
12 x
23 x
78 =
724(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
124 x 384
= $16
Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
124; (c)
724; (d) $16