The concert hall tickets are priced at $20 and $13. The number of $20-dollar tickets available is 1
35 that of the number of $13-dollar tickets. 3 out of 4 of the $20-dollar tickets and all the $13-dollar tickets were sold. The ticket sales amounted to $555. How much more would have been collected if all the tickets were sold?
|
$20 |
$13 |
Comparing $20 and $13 tickets at first |
8x1 = 8 u |
5x1 = 5 u |
Before |
4x2 = 8 u |
|
Change |
- 3x2 = - 6 u |
- 5 u |
After |
1x2 = 2 u |
0 u |
The number of 20 tickets at first is repeated. Make the number of 20 tickets the same. LCM of 4 and 8 is 8.
1
35 =
85 Number of $20 tickets : $13 tickets = 8 : 5
|
$20 |
$13 |
Total |
Number |
6 u |
5 u |
|
Value |
$20 |
$13 |
|
Total value |
120 u |
65 u |
$555 |
Total amount collected from the sale of the sold tickets
= 120 u + 65 u
= 185 u
1 u = 555 ÷ 185 = 3
Number of $20-tickets left unsold
= 2 u
= 2 x 3
= 6
More amount to be collected if all the tickets were sold
= 6 x 20
= $120
Answer(s): $120