Julian saved $90 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 10 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
47 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 10 months
= 10 x 90
= $900
Amount of savings = 4 u
Price of the motorbike = 7 u
4 u = 900
1 u = 900 ÷ 4 = 225
Price of the motorbike
= 7 u
= 7 x 225
= $1575
(b)
Amount that Julian must save more to buy the motorbike
= 1575 - 900
= $675
Answer(s): (a) $1575; (b) $675