Adam has $144.
He spends
14 of his money on some stickers and
12 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 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
34 x
12 =
38(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
34 x
12 x
12 =
316(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money left
=
34 x
12 x
12 =
316(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
316 x 144
= $27
Answer(s): (a)
38; (b)
316; (c)
316; (d) $27