Adam has some money.
Adam spends $240 on some beads and
50% of the remainder on some marbles.
In the end, he has
25 of the total amount left.
- How much does Adam have at first?
- How much more does Adam spend on marbles than on beads?
Beads |
Remainder |
$240 |
Marbles |
Left |
|
1 x 2 |
1 x 2 |
3 x 1 |
2 x 1 |
1 u |
2 u |
2 u |
(a)
50% =
50100 =
12 Remainder
Total : Spent : Left
2 : 1 : 2 - 1
2 : 1 : 1
12 of the remaining amount is the same as
25 of the total amount.
Amount that Adam has at first = 5 u
Amount that Adam spends on the beads
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 240
Amount that Adam has at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 240
= $1200
(b)
Amount that Adam spends on marbles
= 2 u
= 2 x 240
= $480
Amount that Adam spends more on marbles than on beads
= 480 - 240
= $240
Answer(s): (a) $1200; (b) $240