Problema Solution
At the theater, orchestra seats cost $20.00 more than balcony seats. If a company buys 25 orchestra seats and 30 balcony seats, the total cost would be $1875.00. What would be the price for one orchestra seat and one balcony seat? Solve using substitution method.
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Let
x = the cost for one balcony seat
y = the cost for one orchestra seat
y = x + 20
25y + 30x = 1875
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x = $25
y = $45
The price for balcony seat is $25.
The price for orchestra seat is $45.