Question

A museum opened at 9:00 a.m. In the first hour, 350 people purchased admission tickets. In the second hour, 20% more people purchased admission tickets than in the first hour. Each admission ticket cost $17.50. What was the total amount of money paid for all the tickets purchased in the first two hours?

Answer 1

$13,475

Explanation:

20% more is 100+20 = 120% of the previous

120% of 350

120/100 × 350

420

Total tickets in 2 hours:

350 + 420

770

Money paid:

770 × 17.50

13475

Answer 2

13,475

Explanation:

First hour

350 people at $17.50 per ticket

350* $17.50 =$6125

Second hour

We add 20% more

350+350*.20 =350+70 =420

There were 420 people at $17.50

420*$17.50 =$7350

Add the total for the 2 hours

6125+7350=13,475