Question

A band earns $\frac{2}{3}$ 2 3​​ of their profit from selling concert tickets and 1 fifth$\frac{1}{5}$ 1 5​​ of their profit from selling merchandise. The band earns $1500 from selling concert tickets. How much money does the band earn from selling merchandise?

Answer 1

Answer:

$450

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the total profit earned be $x$.

Profit earned from selling concert tickets = $\frac{2}{3}\times x$

$1500 = \dfrac{2}{3} x$

$x = \dfrac{3}{2}\times 1500 = 2250$

Profit earned from selling merchandise = $\frac{1}{5}\times x = \frac{1}{5}\times 2250 = 450$