Japheth saved $90 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 5 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
34 the price of the motorbike.
- How much was the motorbike?
- How much more must Japheth save in order to buy the motorbike?
(a)
Amount that Japheth saved for 5 months
= 5 x 90
= $450
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the motorbike = 4 u
3 u = 450
1 u = 450 ÷ 3 = 150
Price of the motorbike
= 4 u
= 4 x 150
= $600
(b)
Amount that Japheth must save more to buy the motorbike
= 600 - 450
= $150
Answer(s): (a) $600; (b) $150