Adam has $400.
He spends
14 of his money on some marbles and
15 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 -
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 stickers
=
34 x
45 x
15 =
325(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money left
=
34 x
45 x
45 =
1225(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the stickers
=
325 x 400
= $48
Answer(s): (a)
320; (b)
325; (c)
1225; (d) $48