Question

An hour before show time, only 144 people are seated for a musical. According to ticket sales, 94% of the people have yet to arrive. How many tickets were sold for the musical?

Answer 1

2400

Explanation:

144 are seated

94% yet to arrive

6% = 144

Easy method Find the value of 1%

144/6 will be 1%

If 1% =24 then 100% will be 24x 100

Total tickets sold will be 2400

Check: 6% of 2400 is 144