Adam has $200.
He spends
15 of his money on some stickers and
15 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
14 of the rest on some marbles.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- 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 stickers
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
45 x
15 =
425(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
45 x
45 x
14 =
425(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
45 x
34 =
1225(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
425 x 200
= $32
Answer(s): (a)
425; (b)
425; (c)
1225; (d) $32