Adam has $36.
He spends
13 of his money on some stickers and
12 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
12 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 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
23 x
12 =
13(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
23 x
12 x
12 =
16(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money left
=
23 x
12 x
12 =
16(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
16 x 36
= $6
Answer(s): (a)
13; (b)
16; (c)
16; (d) $6