Adam has $360.
He spends
16 of his money on some stickers and
15 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
12 of the rest on some marbles.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- 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 stickers
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
56 x
15 =
16(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
56 x
45 x
12 =
13(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money left
=
56 x
45 x
12 =
13(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
13 x 360
= $120
Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
13; (c)
13; (d) $120