Question 2:
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?
Enter your answer in the box.
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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.
Select a choice from each drop-down menu to make a true statement.
The seventh-grade class earned more money in Choose one…. September October by Choose one…. $30 $75 $190
+37158 The September price was 'x' the October price was 1.2 * x
1.2 * x = 1.50
x = 1.50/1.2 = $1.25 (sept price)
September earnings 1.25 * 40% x 900 = $450.
October earnings 1.50 * 40% x 700 = $420 They earned $30 MORE in Sept
+37158 The September price was 'x' the October price was 1.2 * x
1.2 * x = 1.50
x = 1.50/1.2 = $1.25 (sept price)
September earnings 1.25 * 40% x 900 = $450.
October earnings 1.50 * 40% x 700 = $420 They earned $30 MORE in Sept
