Question

The price of a theater ticket increased from $7.50 to $7.75. the theater sold 315 tickets at the higher price. with the price increase, how much more did the theater earn on the tickets?

Answer 1

7.50 X 315 = 2362.50 would the lower price

7.75 X 315

Answer 2

7.50 X 315 =2362.50 at the lower price
7.75 X 315 = 2441.25 at the higher price



subtract 2362.50 from 2441.25 you get 78.75