Julian saved $99 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 9 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
34 the price of the motorbike.
- How much was the motorbike?
- How much more must Julian save in order to buy the motorbike?
(a)
Amount that Julian saved for 9 months
= 9 x 99
= $891
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the motorbike = 4 u
3 u = 891
1 u = 891 ÷ 3 = 297
Price of the motorbike
= 4 u
= 4 x 297
= $1188
(b)
Amount that Julian must save more to buy the motorbike
= 1188 - 891
= $297
Answer(s): (a) $1188; (b) $297