Adam spends
14 of his money on some beads.
He spends
18 of his money on some marbles and
35 of the remaining money on some stickers.
In the end, he has $20 left.
- How much does he spend on the beads?
- How much does he spend on the marbles?
- How much does he spend on the stickers?
- How much does he spend altogether?
(a)
Amount left after Adam spends on some beads and marbles
= 1 -
14 -
18 =
88 -
28 -
18 =
58 58 of total amount =
55 of the remaining amount
Total amount = 8 u
Amount left = 5 u - 3 u = 2 u
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Amount that he spends on the beads
= 2 u
= 2 x 10
= $20
(b)
Amount that he spends on the marbles
= 1 u
= 1 x 10
= $10
(c)
Amount that he spends on the stickers
= 3 u
= 3 x 10
= $30
(d)
Amount that he spends altogether
= 20 + 10 + 30
= $60
Answer(s): (a) $20; (b) $10; (c) $30; (d) $60