Adam has $240.
He spends
16 of his money on some marbles and
12 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
15 of the rest on some stickers.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- 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 marbles
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
56 x
12 =
512(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
56 x
12 x
15 =
112(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money left
=
56 x
12 x
45 =
13(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the stickers
=
112 x 240
= $20
Answer(s): (a)
512; (b)
112; (c)
13; (d) $20