Xavier saved $95 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 4 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
23 the price of the motorbike.
- How much was the motorbike?
- How much more must Xavier save in order to buy the motorbike?
(a)
Amount that Xavier saved for 4 months
= 4 x 95
= $380
Amount of savings = 2 u
Price of the motorbike = 3 u
2 u = 380
1 u = 380 ÷ 2 = 190
Price of the motorbike
= 3 u
= 3 x 190
= $570
(b)
Amount that Xavier must save more to buy the motorbike
= 570 - 380
= $190
Answer(s): (a) $570; (b) $190