Adam has $560.
He spends
18 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 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
78 x
15 =
740(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
78 x
45 x
12 =
720(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money left
=
78 x
45 x
12 =
720(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
720 x 560
= $196
Answer(s): (a)
740; (b)
720; (c)
720; (d) $196