Harry saved $99 per month for a scooter. At the end of 4 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
38 the price of the scooter.
- How much was the scooter?
- How much more must Harry save in order to buy the scooter?
(a)
Amount that Harry saved for 4 months
= 4 x 99
= $396
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the scooter = 8 u
3 u = 396
1 u = 396 ÷ 3 = 132
Price of the scooter
= 8 u
= 8 x 132
= $1056
(b)
Amount that Harry must save more to buy the scooter
= 1056 - 396
= $660
Answer(s): (a) $1056; (b) $660