Question

The average amount of money spent by a person who attended a local sporting event in 2000 was $8.00, of which 75% was the ticket price. In 2005, the average amount of money spent by a person who attended a local sporting event increased by 50%, but the ticket price did not increase. By how many dollars did the non-ticket costs of 2000 increase to become the non-ticket costs of 2005?

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

6(2005) - 2(2000) = 4

Easier to read then the one above, like its addition

Answer 2

4$

Explanation:

in 2000, ticket price is 75% of 8$ that is 6$. in 2005, money spent is increased by 50% of 8$ that is 12$ with same ticket price(6$). so non ticket price is increased from 2$(in 2000) to 6$(in 2005).