Elena and Matthew are president and vice-president of their ninth-grade class at Riverside High School. They have suggested that

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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

Mathematics

2 answers:

Korolek [52] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-09T20:51:57+03:00

Korolek [52]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:
B. 270

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

dimulka [17.4K] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-09T19:34:31+03:00

dimulka [17.4K]3 years ago

4 0

250 + 100 = 350

350 + 1000 = 1350

1350 / 5 = 270

they need to sell 270 tickets

answer is B