Question

A community theater sold 8500 tickets to performances during its first year. By its tenth year ticket sales had increased by 34% . How many tickets did the theater sell during its tenth year?

Answer 1

First, multiply 8500 by 34%.
This looks like: 8500 x 0.34
Tell me what you get for this, and then we will move on.

Answer 2

2890.00

Answer 3

Great!
This is the INCREASE, so we need to add it to the original amount of tickets sold.
8500+2890 = ?

Answer 4

11390

Answer 5

so would that be the answer

Answer 6

Yes :) Good job!