Adam has $840.
He spends
15 of his money on some stickers and
14 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
16 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 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
45 x
14 =
15(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
45 x
34 x
16 =
110(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
34 x
56 =
12(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
110 x 840
= $84
Answer(s): (a)
15; (b)
110; (c)
12; (d) $84