Question

The student council at Spend too much High School is planning a school dance. The table below shows the budget for the dance.

School dance budget
Item Funds raised Expenses
Dance tickets $300
DJ Denny $-250
Decorations $-100
What is the student council's expected profit?

Answer 1

The dance would /cost/ the school 50 dollars, making the profit -50. The dance tickets make 300, and the DJ takes away 250, making a 50 profit. However, the decorations cost 100, taking away that from 50, making -50.