Barbara saved $397 in May. In June, her savings was 80% of the amount saved in May.
- How much money did she save in June?
- Barbara was saving up money to go on a holiday which cost $1454. She has planned to save the remainder of the money for the holiday by the last day in October. What is the average amount of money she would need to save after May and June?
(a)
Amount saved in June
= 80% x 397
=
80100 x 397
= $317.60
(b)
Remaining amount to save
= 1454 - 397 - 317.60
= $739.40
Number of months from July to October = 4
Average amount that she needs to save each month
= 739.40 ÷ 4
= $184.85
Answer(s): (a) $317.60; (b) $184.85