Adam has $300.
He spends
15 of his money on some stickers and
16 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
15 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 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
45 x
16 =
215(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
45 x
56 x
15 =
215(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
56 x
45 =
815(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
215 x 300
= $40
Answer(s): (a)
215; (b)
215; (c)
815; (d) $40