Question

This year, for the spring musical, the Drama Club sold 150% of the number of tickets they sold last year. Last year, the club sold 228 tickets.
How many tickets to the spring musical did the Drama Club sell this year?
ОА. 114
ов. 278
Ос. 342
OD. 570

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 342

Step-by-step explanation:

This year, 150% of last year's tickets were sold.

Last year, 228 tickets were sold.

150% as a fraction is 150/100

To find the amount of tickets sold this year, we take the 150/100 and multiply it by 228:

150/100*228= 342 tickets