Question

An amusement park opened at 10:00 a.m. In the first hour,

480 people purchased admission tickets. In the second hour,
40% more people purchased admission tickets than in the
first hour. Each admission ticket cost $24.50.
What was the total amount of money paid for all the tickets
purchased in the first two hours?

A) $16,464.00
B) $4,704.00
C) $18,816.00
D) $28,224.00

Answer 1

D) $28,224.00

Explanation:

1st hour: 480 ticket sales

2nd hour: 480 + 40% of 480 = 480 + 0.4 × 480 = 480 + 192 = 672

Total ticket sales in first 2 hours: 480 + 672 = 1152

Ticket price: $24.50

Total sales: 1152 × $24.50 = $28,224