The students at midtown middle school sold flowers as a fundraiser in september and october. in october, they charged $1.50 for each flower. the october price was a 20% increase of the september price.

part a
what was the price of the flowers in september?

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part b
the seventh-grade class earned 40% of the selling price of each flower.

in september, they sold 900 flowers.
in october, they sold 700 flowers.

the seventh-grade class earned more money in (september / october)