Adam has $112.
He spends
12 of his money on some beads and
12 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
17 of the rest on some marbles.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- 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 beads
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
12 x
12 =
14(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
12 x
12 x
17 =
128(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money left
=
12 x
12 x
67 =
314(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
128 x 112
= $4
Answer(s): (a)
14; (b)
128; (c)
314; (d) $4