Charlie saved $94 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 6 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
45 the price of the motorbike.
- How much was the motorbike?
- How much more must Charlie save in order to buy the motorbike?
(a)
Amount that Charlie saved for 6 months
= 6 x 94
= $564
Amount of savings = 4 u
Price of the motorbike = 5 u
4 u = 564
1 u = 564 ÷ 4 = 141
Price of the motorbike
= 5 u
= 5 x 141
= $705
(b)
Amount that Charlie must save more to buy the motorbike
= 705 - 564
= $141
Answer(s): (a) $705; (b) $141