Adam has $60.
He spends
12 of his money on some beads and
13 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
12 of the rest on some marbles.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the marbles?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the marbles?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
12 x
13 =
16(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
12 x
23 x
12 =
16(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money left
=
12 x
23 x
12 =
16(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
16 x 60
= $10
Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
16; (c)
16; (d) $10