Xavier saved $87 per month for a scooter. At the end of 6 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
35 the price of the scooter.
- How much was the scooter?
- How much more must Xavier save in order to buy the scooter?
(a)
Amount that Xavier saved for 6 months
= 6 x 87
= $522
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the scooter = 5 u
3 u = 522
1 u = 522 ÷ 3 = 174
Price of the scooter
= 5 u
= 5 x 174
= $870
(b)
Amount that Xavier must save more to buy the scooter
= 870 - 522
= $348
Answer(s): (a) $870; (b) $348