Question

In planning for a school dance, you find that one band will pay for $250, plus 50% of the total ticket sales. Another band will play for a flat fee of $550. In order for the first band to produce more profit for the school than the other band, what is the highest price you can charge per ticket, assuming 300 people attend?

Answer 1

250 +.5(300) x <550

where x is the charge per ticket

250 +150x<550

150x<300

x<2

When x is $1.99 per ticket, the expenses are less for the first band.

Answer 2

250 +.5(300) x <550

where x is the charge per ticket

250 +150x<550

150x<300

x<2

When x is $1.99 per ticket, the expenses are less for the first band.