Adam has $600.
He spends
14 of his money on some stickers and
15 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
16 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 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
34 x
15 =
320(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
34 x
45 x
16 =
110(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money left
=
34 x
45 x
56 =
12(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
110 x 600
= $60
Answer(s): (a)
320; (b)
110; (c)
12; (d) $60