Adam has $2520.
He spends
17 of his money on some beads and
16 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
15 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 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
67 x
16 =
17(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
67 x
56 x
15 =
17(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money left
=
67 x
56 x
45 =
47(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
17 x 2520
= $360
Answer(s): (a)
17; (b)
17; (c)
47; (d) $360