Sam saved $75 per month for a scooter. At the end of 10 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
58 the price of the scooter.
- How much was the scooter?
- How much more must Sam save in order to buy the scooter?
(a)
Amount that Sam saved for 10 months
= 10 x 75
= $750
Amount of savings = 5 u
Price of the scooter = 8 u
5 u = 750
1 u = 750 ÷ 5 = 150
Price of the scooter
= 8 u
= 8 x 150
= $1200
(b)
Amount that Sam must save more to buy the scooter
= 1200 - 750
= $450
Answer(s): (a) $1200; (b) $450