Question

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 of the September price.

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

Enter your answer in the box.

$
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 by

Answer 1

Part A :

100% + 20% = 120% = 1,2
1,50 : 1,2 = $1,25 - the price in september.

Part B :

1,25 * 900 = $1125 - they sold in september
40% = 0,4
1125 * 0,4 = $450 - they earned in september

1,50 * 700 = $1050 - they sold in october
1050 * 0,4 = $420 - they earned in october

450 > 420

The seventh-grade class earned more money in september.