Q38. - Algebra 2

Question

For Exercises 36-39, use the table and the information below

Lawrence High School sold wrapping paper and boxed cards for their fund-raising event. The school receives1.00  for each roll of wrapping paper sold and 0.50 for each box of cards sold.  

 Which class earned the most money?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The class of juniors generated the highest profit that is .118

Step 1- Determine the method that will be used

The comparison of money generated by each class will help and the money generated by each class is represented in .$\left[\begin{array}{cccc}96.5& 99.5& 118& 117\end{array}\right]$

Step 2 – Use the method

On comparing the values in matrix$\left[\begin{array}{cccc}96.5& 99.5& 118& 117\end{array}\right]$ , the value 118 represents the highest value.

Step 3- Determine the class

The value 118 is located in third column of matrix which is for juniors so the highest money generated by juniors that is .118