Adam has $504.
He spends
14 of his money on some marbles and
13 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
16 of the rest on some beads.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- 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 marbles
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
34 x
13 =
14(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
34 x
23 x
16 =
112(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money left
=
34 x
23 x
56 =
512(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
112 x 504
= $42
Answer(s): (a)
14; (b)
112; (c)
512; (d) $42