Adam has $240.
He spends
18 of his money on some marbles and
13 of the remainder on some stickers.
Finally, he spends
12 of the rest on some beads.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the stickers?
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the beads?
- What fraction of his money is left?
- How much does Adam spend on the beads?
(a)
Fraction of his money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
78 x
13 =
724(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some stickers
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of his money spent on beads
=
78 x
23 x
12 =
724(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of his money left
=
78 x
23 x
12 =
724(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
724 x 240
= $70
Answer(s): (a)
724; (b)
724; (c)
724; (d) $70