Simon saved $98 per month for a motorcycle. At the end of 4 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
45 the price of the motorcycle.
- How much was the motorcycle?
- How much more must Simon save in order to buy the motorcycle?
(a)
Amount that Simon saved for 4 months
= 4 x 98
= $392
Amount of savings = 4 u
Price of the motorcycle = 5 u
4 u = 392
1 u = 392 ÷ 4 = 98
Price of the motorcycle
= 5 u
= 5 x 98
= $490
(b)
Amount that Simon must save more to buy the motorcycle
= 490 - 392
= $98
Answer(s): (a) $490; (b) $98