Adam spends
29 of his money on some marbles.
He spends
35 of his money on some beads and
58 of the remaining money on some stickers.
In the end, he has $30 left.
- How much does he spend on the marbles?
- How much does he spend on the beads?
- How much does he spend on the stickers?
- How much does he spend altogether?
(a)
Amount left after Adam spends on some marbles and beads
= 1 -
29 -
35 =
4545 -
1045 -
2745 =
845 845 of total amount =
88 of the remaining amount
Total amount = 45 u
Amount left = 8 u - 5 u = 3 u
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Amount that he spends on the marbles
= 10 u
= 10 x 10
= $100
(b)
Amount that he spends on the beads
= 27 u
= 27 x 10
= $270
(c)
Amount that he spends on the stickers
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= $50
(d)
Amount that he spends altogether
= 100 + 270 + 50
= $420
Answer(s): (a) $100; (b) $270; (c) $50; (d) $420