Tim saved $73 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 10 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
58 the price of the motorbike.
- How much was the motorbike?
- How much more must Tim save in order to buy the motorbike?
(a)
Amount that Tim saved for 10 months
= 10 x 73
= $730
Amount of savings = 5 u
Price of the motorbike = 8 u
5 u = 730
1 u = 730 ÷ 5 = 146
Price of the motorbike
= 8 u
= 8 x 146
= $1168
(b)
Amount that Tim must save more to buy the motorbike
= 1168 - 730
= $438
Answer(s): (a) $1168; (b) $438