A book store is hosting a special night in which families can enjoy a story and craft time. Tickets to the event must be pur

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A book store is hosting a special night in which families can enjoy a story and craft time. Tickets to the
event must be purchased ahead of time and are $1.50 for children and $2.50 for adults. So far, 45
children’s tickets have been sold, which is 60% of the total tickets sold. How many tickets have been
sold so far? Show your calculations or explain how you got your answer.

trucchi · Answer

So your supposed to do 1.50/1 x 60% which is 90

Eirian · Answer

Answer:     75 total tickets     Step-by-step explanation:   METHOD 1:  We know that 45 children's tickets have been sold, being 60% of the total tickets having been sold.    So, basically, we solve for x:    We have, 60% × x = 45  or, 60/100 × x = 45    Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 60,  we have x = 45 × 100/60  x = 75    If using calculator, enter 45x100/60, which will give you the answer.    ------------------------  METHOD 2:  Division is the opposite of multiplication  Start with the formula to calculate the percentage of total  y=value÷ percentage/100  Substitute values in the equation  y=45÷60/100  Simplify and solve  y=45÷0.6  y=75    Both methods give you 75, therefore  75 tickets have been sold

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