Michael saved $72 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 5 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 Michael save in order to buy the motorbike?
(a)
Amount that Michael saved for 5 months
= 5 x 72
= $360
Amount of savings = 4 u
Price of the motorbike = 7 u
4 u = 360
1 u = 360 ÷ 4 = 90
Price of the motorbike
= 7 u
= 7 x 90
= $630
(b)
Amount that Michael must save more to buy the motorbike
= 630 - 360
= $270
Answer(s): (a) $630; (b) $270