Question

14 points! Any help is appreciated... Thank you!

The students at Midtown Middle school sold flowers as a fundraiser in September and October. In October, they charged $1.50 for each flower. The October price was a 20% increase in the September price.

Part A
What was the price of the flowers in September?



$__

Part B
The seventh-grade class earned 40% of the selling price of each flower.

In September, they sold 900 flowers.
In October, they sold 700 flowers.

Select a choice from each drop-down menu to make a true statement.

The seventh-grade class earned more money in (October/September)______ by (amount of money)_____

Answer 1

The seventh-grade class earned more money in September by $36

Explanation:

a)

The price of flowers in September was $1.50. In October, the price went up 20%

The increase in the price was 20*1.50/100=$0.30. So the new price is $1.80

$1.80

b) In September, the seventh-grade class sold 900 flowers for

900*1.50 = $1,350. They earned 40% of it, that is

40*1,350/100 = $540

In October they sold 700 flowers for

700*1.80 = $1260. They earned 40% of it

40*1260/100 = $504

The difference was $540-$504=$36

The seventh-grade class earned more money in September by $36