Adam has $2240.
He spends
18 of his money on some stickers and
17 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
14 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 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
78 x
17 =
18(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
78 x
67 x
14 =
316(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money left
=
78 x
67 x
34 =
916(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
316 x 2240
= $420
Answer(s): (a)
18; (b)
316; (c)
916; (d) $420