Vincent saved $71 per month for a bicycle. At the end of 9 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
38 the price of the bicycle.
- How much was the bicycle?
- How much more must Vincent save in order to buy the bicycle?
(a)
Amount that Vincent saved for 9 months
= 9 x 71
= $639
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the bicycle = 8 u
3 u = 639
1 u = 639 ÷ 3 = 213
Price of the bicycle
= 8 u
= 8 x 213
= $1704
(b)
Amount that Vincent must save more to buy the bicycle
= 1704 - 639
= $1065
Answer(s): (a) $1704; (b) $1065