Adam has $1980.
He spends
15 of his money on some beads and
16 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
16 of the rest on some stickers.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the marbles?
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the stickers?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some beads
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
45 x
16 =
215(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
45 x
56 x
16 =
19(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
56 x
56 =
59(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the stickers
=
19 x 1980
= $220
Answer(s): (a)
215; (b)
19; (c)
59; (d) $220