Page 118 - SK Year 5 Mathematics DLP

SOLVE THE PROBLEMS

RM ?
1 Ramesh bought a bicycle as shown
in the picture via credit. He has to
pay RM120 per month for the bicycle
for 24 months. How much is the
price of the bicycle?

Understand the problem Plan the strategy

• Monthly payment of RM120. 1 month RM120
• 24 months instalment period.
• Find the price of the bicycle. 24 months 24 × RM120 =

Solve Check RM 1 2 0
24 × RM120 =
24 RM 2 8 8 0
− 2 4
RM 1 2 0
× 2 4 4 8
4 8 0 − 4 8
+ 2 4 0 0 0 0
RM2 8 8 0 − 0
0

24 × RM120 = RM2 880

The price of the bicycle is RM2 880.

Kok Keong bought a bicycle too. He has to pay RM180 monthly
for 15 months. Whose bicycle is more expensive, Kok Keong’s
or Ramesh’s? Discuss.

• Provide more exercises on identifying the keyword to determine the
110 operation and write the number sentence to solve the problem.
3.5.1 • Discuss the benefits of a suitable instalment period and to spend
within our means.