Adam has $320.
He spends
15 of his money on some marbles and
14 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
12 of the rest on some beads.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- 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 marbles
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
45 x
14 =
15(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
45 x
34 x
12 =
310(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
34 x
12 =
310(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
310 x 320
= $96
Answer(s): (a)
15; (b)
310; (c)
310; (d) $96