He needs $120 but has only saved 60% so far.How much more money does he need to buy the scooter?
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the statement:
He needs $120 but has only saved 60% so far.
Determine how much more money is needed to buy the scooter.
Solution:
In order to determine the amount of money needed we must first find 60% of 120 then subtract it by 120. In converting a percentage into decimal, divide the percentage by 100, hence in converting a decimal to percentage, multiply the percentage by 100.
= 60/100
= 0.6
= (0.6)($120)
= $72
= $120 - $72
= $48
Final answer:
He needs $48 more to buy the scooter.