Adam has $660.
He spends
15 of his money on some marbles and
14 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
13 of the rest on some stickers.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the stickers?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
45 x
14 =
15(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
45 x
34 x
13 =
15(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
34 x
23 =
25(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the stickers
=
15 x 660
= $132
Answer(s): (a)
15; (b)
15; (c)
25; (d) $132