Adam has $480.
He spends
16 of his money on some beads and
15 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
18 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 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
56 x
15 =
16(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
56 x
45 x
18 =
112(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money left
=
56 x
45 x
78 =
712(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the marbles
=
112 x 480
= $40
Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
112; (c)
712; (d) $40