Lakeview christian school sold 34,578 candy bars in a recent candy sale. last year, thry sold only 29,914 bars. if each bar sells for $1.25,how much more were the sales this year than last year to the nearest hundred dollars?

The amount of money they made this year would be 34,578 • 1.25, so they made $43,222.50.
The amount of money they made last year would be 29,914 • 1.25, so they made $37,392.50.

So take $43,222.50 - $37,392.50

They made $5,830 more. Rounded to the nearest hundred dollars would be $5,800