Adam has $1512.
He spends
17 of his money on some beads and
14 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 -
17 =
67 Fraction of his money spent on marbles
=
67 x
14 =
314(b)
Fraction of his remaining money left after spending on some marbles
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of his money spent on stickers
=
67 x
34 x
16 =
328(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of his money left
=
67 x
34 x
56 =
1528(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the stickers
=
328 x 1512
= $162
Answer(s): (a)
314; (b)
328; (c)
1528; (d) $162