Question

A jazz band wants to sell $2,800 worth of tickets. If each ticket costs $70, how many tickets will the band have to sell to meet its goal?

Answer 1

40 tickets

Explanation:

2800 = 70x

x is the number of tickets. You have to solve for x

Divide each side by 70

2800/70 = 70x/70

40 = x

Answer 2

The band will have to sell 40 tickets to meet its goal.