Adam has $360.
He spends
16 of his money on some stickers and
14 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 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
56 x
14 =
524(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
56 x
34 x
15 =
18(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money left
=
56 x
34 x
45 =
12(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
18 x 360
= $45
Answer(s): (a)
524; (b)
18; (c)
12; (d) $45