Bryan saved $79 per month for a scooter. At the end of 10 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 Bryan save in order to buy the scooter?
(a)
Amount that Bryan saved for 10 months
= 10 x 79
= $790
Amount of savings = 2 u
Price of the scooter = 9 u
2 u = 790
1 u = 790 ÷ 2 = 395
Price of the scooter
= 9 u
= 9 x 395
= $3555
(b)
Amount that Bryan must save more to buy the scooter
= 3555 - 790
= $2765
Answer(s): (a) $3555; (b) $2765