Rael saved $76 per month for a scooter. At the end of 5 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 Rael save in order to buy the scooter?
(a)
Amount that Rael saved for 5 months
= 5 x 76
= $380
Amount of savings = 2 u
Price of the scooter = 9 u
2 u = 380
1 u = 380 ÷ 2 = 190
Price of the scooter
= 9 u
= 9 x 190
= $1710
(b)
Amount that Rael must save more to buy the scooter
= 1710 - 380
= $1330
Answer(s): (a) $1710; (b) $1330