Andy saved $90 per month for a motorcycle. At the end of 5 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
311 the price of the motorcycle.
- How much was the motorcycle?
- How much more must Andy save in order to buy the motorcycle?
(a)
Amount that Andy saved for 5 months
= 5 x 90
= $450
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the motorcycle = 11 u
3 u = 450
1 u = 450 ÷ 3 = 150
Price of the motorcycle
= 11 u
= 11 x 150
= $1650
(b)
Amount that Andy must save more to buy the motorcycle
= 1650 - 450
= $1200
Answer(s): (a) $1650; (b) $1200