Vaidev saved $75 per month for a motorcycle. At the end of 5 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
34 the price of the motorcycle.
- How much was the motorcycle?
- How much more must Vaidev save in order to buy the motorcycle?
(a)
Amount that Vaidev saved for 5 months
= 5 x 75
= $375
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the motorcycle = 4 u
3 u = 375
1 u = 375 ÷ 3 = 125
Price of the motorcycle
= 4 u
= 4 x 125
= $500
(b)
Amount that Vaidev must save more to buy the motorcycle
= 500 - 375
= $125
Answer(s): (a) $500; (b) $125