Adam has $1008.
He spends
14 of his money on some stickers and
17 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
13 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
17 =
328(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
34 x
67 x
13 =
314(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money left
=
34 x
67 x
23 =
37(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
314 x 1008
= $216
Answer(s): (a)
328; (b)
314; (c)
37; (d) $216