If the band is earning $1,500 on ticket sales, that is equal to 2/3 aka 6/15. (found by multiplying the fraction by 3/3 aka 1) 1/5 aka 3/15 is earned on merchandise. Since 3/15 is half of 6/15, that means that merchandise makes half of $1,500, (1500÷2) or $750.
If the band is earning $1,500 on ticket sales, that is equal to 2/3 aka 6/15. 1/5,or, 3/15 is earned on merchandise. Since 3/15 is half of 6/15, that means that merchandise makes half of $1,500, (1500÷2) or $750.
