Adam has $672.
He spends
12 of his money on some beads and
18 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
17 of the rest on some stickers.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the marbles?
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the stickers?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
12 x
18 =
116(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
12 x
78 x
17 =
116(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money left
=
12 x
78 x
67 =
38(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the stickers
=
116 x 672
= $42
Answer(s): (a)
116; (b)
116; (c)
38; (d) $42