Howard saved $98 per month for a motorbike. At the end of 6 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
34 the price of the motorbike.
- How much was the motorbike?
- How much more must Howard save in order to buy the motorbike?
(a)
Amount that Howard saved for 6 months
= 6 x 98
= $588
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the motorbike = 4 u
3 u = 588
1 u = 588 ÷ 3 = 196
Price of the motorbike
= 4 u
= 4 x 196
= $784
(b)
Amount that Howard must save more to buy the motorbike
= 784 - 588
= $196
Answer(s): (a) $784; (b) $196