The concert hall tickets are priced at $19 and $11. The number of $19-dollar tickets available is 1
12 that of the number of $11-dollar tickets. 2 out of 5 of the $19-dollar tickets and all the $11-dollar tickets were sold. The ticket sales amounted to $1792. How much more would have been collected if all the tickets were sold?
|
$19 |
$11 |
Comparing $19 and $11 tickets at first |
3x5 = 15 u |
2x5 = 10 u |
Before |
5x3 = 15 u |
|
Change |
- 2x3 = - 6 u |
- 10 u |
After |
3x3 = 9 u |
0 u |
The number of 19 tickets at first is repeated. Make the number of 19 tickets the same. LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
1
12 =
32 Number of $19 tickets : $11 tickets = 3 : 2
|
$19 |
$11 |
Total |
Number |
6 u |
10 u |
|
Value |
$19 |
$11 |
|
Total value |
114 u |
110 u |
$1792 |
Total amount collected from the sale of the sold tickets
= 114 u + 110 u
= 224 u
1 u = 1792 ÷ 224 = 8
Number of $19-tickets left unsold
= 9 u
= 9 x 8
= 72
More amount to be collected if all the tickets were sold
= 72 x 19
= $1368
Answer(s): $1368