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? Enter your answer in the box. $___ 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 ___First Blank Choices: September, OctoberSecond Blank Choices: $30, $75, $90
Accepted Solution
A:
Let the price of flowers in September be x, then (100 + 20)/100 * x = $1.50 120/100 * x = $1.50 1.2x = $1.50 x = $1.50/1.2 = $1.25 The price of flowers in September is $1.25
Total money realised in September = $1.25 x 900 = $1,125 40% earned = 0.4 x $1,125 = $450
Total money realised in October = $1.50 x 700 = $1,050 40% earned = 0.4 x $1,050 = $420
The class earned more money in September and they earned $30 more than in October.