A Museum opened at 8:00 a.m. In the first hour, 350 people purchased admission tickets. In yhe 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? Show your work.
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Answer:
First hour = 350 peopleSecond hour = 20% more people
20% x 350 = 0.2 x 350 = 70
350 + 70 = 420
Second hour = 420 people
Total number of people in the first 2 hours = 350 + 420 = 770
Total amount paid = 770 x $17.50 = $13475
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Answer: Total amount money paid for all the tickets = $13475.
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