The museum tickets are priced at $22 and $20. The number of $22-dollar tickets available is 1
23 that of the number of $20-dollar tickets. 3 out of 4 of the $22-dollar tickets and all the $20-dollar tickets were sold. The ticket sales amounted to $1710. How much more would have been collected if all the tickets were sold?
|
$22 |
$20 |
Comparing $22 and $20 tickets at first |
5x4 = 20 u |
3x4 = 12 u |
Before |
4x5 = 20 u |
|
Change |
- 3x5 = - 15 u |
- 12 u |
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
0 u |
The number of 22 tickets at first is repeated. Make the number of 22 tickets the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
1
23 =
53 Number of $22 tickets : $20 tickets = 5 : 3
|
$22 |
$20 |
Total |
Number |
15 u |
12 u |
|
Value |
$22 |
$20 |
|
Total value |
330 u |
240 u |
$1710 |
Total amount collected from the sale of the sold tickets
= 330 u + 240 u
= 570 u
1 u = 1710 ÷ 570 = 3
Number of $22-tickets left unsold
= 5 u
= 5 x 3
= 15
More amount to be collected if all the tickets were sold
= 15 x 22
= $330
Answer(s): $330