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## nuccioreggie one year ago 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 by

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1. nuccioreggie

@Michele_Laino

2. anonymous

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3. nuccioreggie

Whats the answer for part A

4. Michele_Laino

if I call with p the price in September, then we have this equation: $\Large p + \frac{{20}}{{100}}p = 1.50$ solve for p, please

5. nuccioreggie

420

6. nuccioreggie

Whats the answer for part A my friend

7. Michele_Laino

hint: next steps are: $\begin{gathered} p\left( {1 + 0.2} \right) = 1.5 \hfill \\ p = \frac{{1.5}}{{1.2}} = ...? \hfill \\ \end{gathered}$

8. nuccioreggie

7.5?

9. nuccioreggie

Whats the CORECT ANSWER!

10. Michele_Laino

what is: 1.5:1.2=...?

11. nuccioreggie

1.8

12. Michele_Laino

no it is 1.25

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