Question

The students at Midtown Middle school sold flowers as a fundraiser in September and October. In October, they charged $1.50 for each flower. The October price was a 20% increase of the September price

Answer 1

Trying to figure out the price in september.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Ratio R = September price : October price = 100% : 120% = x : $1.50
so we have
R=100/120=x/$1.50
To find the September price Solve for x in
\(\Large \frac{100}{120}=\frac{x}{150}\)