Adam has $672.
He spends
17 of his money on some stickers and
14 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
12 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 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
67 x
14 =
314(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
67 x
34 x
12 =
928(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money left
=
67 x
34 x
12 =
928(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
928 x 672
= $216
Answer(s): (a)
314; (b)
928; (c)
928; (d) $216