Adam has some money.
Adam spends $230 on some marbles and
20% of the remainder on some stickers.
In the end, he has
34 of the total amount left.
- How much does Adam have at first?
- How much more does Adam spend on stickers than on marbles?
Marbles |
Remainder |
$230 |
Stickers |
Left |
|
1 x 3 |
4 x 3 |
1 x 4 |
3 x 4 |
1 u |
3 u |
12 u |
(a)
20% =
20100 =
15 Remainder
Total : Spent : Left
5 : 1 : 5 - 1
5 : 1 : 4
45 of the remaining amount is the same as
34 of the total amount.
Amount that Adam has at first = 4 u
Amount that Adam spends on the marbles
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 230
Amount that Adam has at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 230
= $920
(b)
Amount that Adam spends on stickers
= 3 u
= 3 x 230
= $690
Amount that Adam spends more on stickers than on marbles
= 690 - 230
= $460
Answer(s): (a) $920; (b) $460