Kelly B.

asked • 02/05/17

I solve it but i still don't understand,can anyone explain to me pls?

The total ticket sales of $35834 was 5%less than the ticket sales at previous concert.
Calculate the ticket sales at the previous concert.

Ans:(355834*100)/95 = 37720

Andrew M.

Your answer is incorrect.  The previous sales
were 5% more.
1.05(35834)
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Andrew M.

Since the current sales are LESS than previous,
then the previous sales are MORE than current.
Previous sales = 105% of current
 
Previous concert ticket sales = 1.05(35834)
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The current sales of $35834 are 5% LESS
than those of the previous sales.  That means
that the previous sales are MORE (not less)
than those of the current.
 
Current sales = 95% of previous so
35834 = .95p
 
Previous sales = 35834/.95 = $37,720
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Andrew M.

c = .95p
 
35834 = .95p
 
p = 35834/.95
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