Jack saved $99 per month for a scooter. At the end of 5 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
57 the price of the scooter.
- How much was the scooter?
- How much more must Jack save in order to buy the scooter?
(a)
Amount that Jack saved for 5 months
= 5 x 99
= $495
Amount of savings = 5 u
Price of the scooter = 7 u
5 u = 495
1 u = 495 ÷ 5 = 99
Price of the scooter
= 7 u
= 7 x 99
= $693
(b)
Amount that Jack must save more to buy the scooter
= 693 - 495
= $198
Answer(s): (a) $693; (b) $198