Xavier saved $93 per month for a scooter. At the end of 10 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
37 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 10 months
= 10 x 93
= $930
Amount of savings = 3 u
Price of the scooter = 7 u
3 u = 930
1 u = 930 ÷ 3 = 310
Price of the scooter
= 7 u
= 7 x 310
= $2170
(b)
Amount that Xavier must save more to buy the scooter
= 2170 - 930
= $1240
Answer(s): (a) $2170; (b) $1240