Question

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?


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.


The seventh-grade class earned more money in (September or October) by ($30,$75, or $190)


Which one is it out of the choices shown?

Answer now for Brainliest!

Answer 1

Answer:

Part A: Let the September price be x, then

1.2x = 1.5

x = 1.5/1.2 = 1.25

Therefore, September price is $1.25

Part B: In September, they earned 0.4 * 1.25 * 900 = $450

In October, they earned 0.4 * 1.5 * 700 = $420

Therefore, they earned more money in September.

Step-by-step explanation: