Zeph saved $79 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 4 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
47 the price of the motorbike.
- How much was the motorbike?
- How much more must Zeph save in order to buy the motorbike?
(a)
Amount that Zeph saved for 4 months
= 4 x 79
= $316
Amount of savings = 4 u
Price of the motorbike = 7 u
4 u = 316
1 u = 316 ÷ 4 = 79
Price of the motorbike
= 7 u
= 7 x 79
= $553
(b)
Amount that Zeph must save more to buy the motorbike
= 553 - 316
= $237
Answer(s): (a) $553; (b) $237