Question

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?

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 (September or October)
by (30 or 75 or 190)

Answer 1

September price = S

October price = 1.2S = 1.5/1.2 = $1.25

Money earned in September = 0.4*900*450

Money earned in October = 0.4*700*420

0.30+1.50=1.80

The price was $1.80

b.More in September because they sold more

They earned $360 in September

They earned $280 in October

360-280=80

They earned $80 more in September than October