Julian saved $74 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 5 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
56 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 5 months
= 5 x 74
= $370
Amount of savings = 5 u
Price of the motorbike = 6 u
5 u = 370
1 u = 370 ÷ 5 = 74
Price of the motorbike
= 6 u
= 6 x 74
= $444
(b)
Amount that Julian must save more to buy the motorbike
= 444 - 370
= $74
Answer(s): (a) $444; (b) $74