Adam has $864.
He spends
13 of his money on some stickers and
14 of the remainder on some beads.
Finally, he spends
16 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 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
23 x
14 =
16(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
23 x
34 x
16 =
112(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money left
=
23 x
34 x
56 =
512(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
112 x 864
= $72
Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
112; (c)
512; (d) $72