The stadium tickets are priced at $25 and $18. The number of $25-dollar tickets available is 1
15 that of the number of $18-dollar tickets. 3 out of 4 of the $25-dollar tickets and all the $18-dollar tickets were sold. The ticket sales amounted to $4860. How much more would have been collected if all the tickets were sold?
|
$25 |
$18 |
Comparing $25 and $18 tickets at first |
6x2 = 12 u |
5x2 = 10 u |
Before |
4x3 = 12 u |
|
Change |
- 3x3 = - 9 u |
- 10 u |
After |
1x3 = 3 u |
0 u |
The number of 25 tickets at first is repeated. Make the number of 25 tickets the same. LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
1
15 =
65 Number of $25 tickets : $18 tickets = 6 : 5
|
$25 |
$18 |
Total |
Number |
9 u |
10 u |
|
Value |
$25 |
$18 |
|
Total value |
225 u |
180 u |
$4860 |
Total amount collected from the sale of the sold tickets
= 225 u + 180 u
= 405 u
1 u = 4860 ÷ 405 = 12
Number of $25-tickets left unsold
= 3 u
= 3 x 12
= 36
More amount to be collected if all the tickets were sold
= 36 x 25
= $900
Answer(s): $900