Question

Elena and Matthew are president and vice-president of their ninth-grade class at Riverside High School. They have suggested that the school sponsor a dance to raise money for the victims of a recent hurricane. The expenses for the dance will be $250 for the DJ and $100 for the refreshments. Tickets will cost $5 a person. How many tickets must be sold in order to raise $1,000 after expenses?
I need the right answer
A.250
B.270
C.350
D.420

Answer 1

Answer:
B. 270 

250 + 100 + 1,000 = after expenses
5x = 1,350           divide by 5
  x = 270

Answer 2

250 + 100 = 350

350 + 1000 = 1350

1350 / 5 = 270

they need to sell 270 tickets

 answer is B