Adam has $270.
He spends
12 of his money on some marbles and
15 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
13 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 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
12 x
15 =
110(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
12 x
45 x
13 =
215(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money left
=
12 x
45 x
23 =
415(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
215 x 270
= $36
Answer(s): (a)
110; (b)
215; (c)
415; (d) $36