Adam has $480.
He spends
12 of his money on some beads and
15 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
14 of the rest on some marbles.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- 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 beads
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
12 x
15 =
110(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
12 x
45 x
14 =
110(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money left
=
12 x
45 x
34 =
310(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
110 x 480
= $48
Answer(s): (a)
110; (b)
110; (c)
310; (d) $48