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Question 2:
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?

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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

To find the price of the flowers in September, divide the current price by 1 + the percent of increase:

September price = $1.50/1.20 = $1.25

The price of the flowers in September was $1.25 ( Check 1.25 x 1.20 = 1.50)

Total money raised in September = $1.25 x 900 = $1,125

40% earned = 0.4 x $1,125 = $450

Total money raised in October = $1.50 x 700 = $1,050

40% earned = 0.4 x $1,050 = $420

$450 – $420 = $30 more in September.

The class earned more money in September by $30 more.