Adam has $560.
He spends
15 of his money on some stickers and
18 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
17 of the rest on some beads.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the marbles?
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the beads?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
45 x
18 =
110(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
45 x
78 x
17 =
110(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
78 x
67 =
35(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
110 x 560
= $56
Answer(s): (a)
110; (b)
110; (c)
35; (d) $56