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. $ 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
"Oct -- 1.50 per flower
Sept --
20% of 1.50 = 0.2(1.5) = 0.30 : 1.50 - 1.30 = 1.20 per flower
Part B :
Sept : sold 900 flowers at 1.20 .....900 x 1.20 = 1080
40% of 1080 = (0.4)(1080) = 432
Oct : sold 700 flowers at 1.50...700 x 1.50 = 1050
40% of 1050 = (0.4)(1050) = 420
earned more money in Sept."
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$1.50 times 20%= $30.00 if u multiply $1.50 times 20% it will=$30.00