ISEE Mathematics Achievement Question 227: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 227

11. The drama club is spending $224 to put on a play. They plan to sell tickets at $3.00 each. If they sell n tickets, which of the following expressions represent their profit after expenses?

  • A. 3n − 224
  • B. 224 + n/3
  • C. 3n + 224
  • D. 224(n + 3)

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A is correct. If the club sells n tickets at $3.00 each, the amount they will earn is 3n. Their profit after paying $224 in expenses is 3n − 224.

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