Jenson saved $90 per month for a scooter. At the end of 6 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
29 the price of the scooter.
- How much was the scooter?
- How much more must Jenson save in order to buy the scooter?
(a)
Amount that Jenson saved for 6 months
= 6 x 90
= $540
Amount of savings = 2 u
Price of the scooter = 9 u
2 u = 540
1 u = 540 ÷ 2 = 270
Price of the scooter
= 9 u
= 9 x 270
= $2430
(b)
Amount that Jenson must save more to buy the scooter
= 2430 - 540
= $1890
Answer(s): (a) $2430; (b) $1890