Nick saved $70 per month for a motorcycle. At the end of 4 months, he found that the amount of savings he had was only
29 the price of the motorcycle.
- How much was the motorcycle?
- How much more must Nick save in order to buy the motorcycle?
(a)
Amount that Nick saved for 4 months
= 4 x 70
= $280
Amount of savings = 2 u
Price of the motorcycle = 9 u
2 u = 280
1 u = 280 ÷ 2 = 140
Price of the motorcycle
= 9 u
= 9 x 140
= $1260
(b)
Amount that Nick must save more to buy the motorcycle
= 1260 - 280
= $980
Answer(s): (a) $1260; (b) $980