Adam has $1200.
He spends
15 of his money on some stickers and
16 of the remainder on some marbles.
Finally, he spends
18 of the rest on some beads.
- What fraction of his money does he spend on the marbles?
- 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 stickers
= 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 beads
=
45 x
56 x
18 =
112(c)
Fraction of the rest of his money left
= 1 -
18 =
78 Fraction of his money left
=
45 x
56 x
78 =
712(d)
Amount that Adam spent on the beads
=
112 x 1200
= $100
Answer(s): (a)
215; (b)
112; (c)
712; (d) $100