Adam spends
47 of his money on some stickers.
He spends
15 of his money on some marbles and
58 of the remaining money on some beads.
In the end, he has $90 left.
- How much does he spend on the stickers?
- How much does he spend on the marbles?
- How much does he spend on the beads?
- How much does he spend altogether?
(a)
Amount left after Adam spends on some stickers and marbles
= 1 -
47 -
15 =
3535 -
2035 -
735 =
835 835 of total amount =
88 of the remaining amount
Total amount = 35 u
Amount left = 8 u - 5 u = 3 u
3 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 3 = 30
Amount that he spends on the stickers
= 20 u
= 20 x 30
= $600
(b)
Amount that he spends on the marbles
= 7 u
= 7 x 30
= $210
(c)
Amount that he spends on the beads
= 5 u
= 5 x 30
= $150
(d)
Amount that he spends altogether
= 600 + 210 + 150
= $960
Answer(s): (a) $600; (b) $210; (c) $150; (d) $960