Adam spends
12 of his money on some beads.
He spends
17 of his money on some stickers and
15 of the remaining money on some marbles.
In the end, he has $100 left.
- How much does he spend on the beads?
- How much does he spend on the stickers?
- How much does he spend on the marbles?
- How much does he spend altogether?
(a)
Amount left after Adam spends on some beads and stickers
= 1 -
12 -
17 =
1414 -
714 -
214 =
514 514 of total amount =
55 of the remaining amount
Total amount = 14 u
Amount left = 5 u - 1 u = 4 u
4 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 4 = 25
Amount that he spends on the beads
= 7 u
= 7 x 25
= $175
(b)
Amount that he spends on the stickers
= 2 u
= 2 x 25
= $50
(c)
Amount that he spends on the marbles
= 1 u
= 1 x 25
= $25
(d)
Amount that he spends altogether
= 175 + 50 + 25
= $250
Answer(s): (a) $175; (b) $50; (c) $25; (d) $250