Problema Solution

A zoo charges $13 for adults and $5 for children the total bill was for 177 people was $1229. How many adults and how many children went to the zoo.

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Let

a = the number of adults, a>=0

c = the number of children, c>=0

We have the following system of equations:

a + c = 177

13a + 5c = 1229

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a = 43 adults

c = 134 children

43 adults and 134 children went to the Zoo.