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Question

Eckhart School is selling candy to raise money for its sports programs. Last year the school raised $480 during a 12-day fundraiser. The school expects this year's daily sales to be in proportion to last year's daily sales. Based on the school's expectations, which of the following statements is correct?
A.
In 3 days, the school will raise $120.
B.
In 7 days, the school will raise $240.
C.
In 13 days, the school will raise $500.
D.
In 22 days, the school will raise $960.

Answer 1

B. In 7 days, the school will raise $240.

Since the school raised $480 in 12 days, their average daily sales were $40 ($480 divided by 12). Assuming that this year's daily sales will be in proportion to last year's daily sales, we can calculate:

- In 3 days, the school would raise 3 x $40 = $120.
- In 7 days, the school would raise 7 x $40 = $280.
- In 13 days, the school would raise 13 x $40 = $520.
- In 22 days, the school would raise 22 x $40 = $880.

Therefore, the correct statement is B. In 7 days, the school will raise $240.