A museum opened at 9:00 a. m. In the first hour, 350 people purchased admission tickets. In the second hour, 20% more people purchased admission tickets than in the first hour. Each admission ticket cost $17.50. What was the total amount of money paid for all the tickets purchased in the first two hours?

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Zavier Shepard

2 May, 11:16

A museum opened at 9:00 a. m. In the first hour, 350 people purchased admission tickets. In the second hour, 20% more people purchased admission tickets than in the first hour. Each admission ticket cost $17.50. What was the total amount of money paid for all the tickets purchased in the first two hours?

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Mara Ferguson · Answer 1

13,475

Step-by-step explanation:

First hour

350 people at $17.50 per ticket

350 * $17.50 = $6125

Second hour

We add 20% more

350+350*.20 = 350+70 = 420

There were 420 people at $17.50

420*$17.50 = $7350

Add the total for the 2 hours

6125+7350=13,475