Problema Solution

Average movie prices in the United States are, in general, lower than in other countries. It would cost $78.60 to buy three tickets in Japan plus two tickets in Switzerland. Three tickets in Switzerland plus two tickets in Japan would cost $75.25. How much does an average movie ticket cost in each of these countries?

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3j+ 2s = 81.27

2j + 3s = 79.93

Splving these we get j = Cost of movie ticket in Japan = $16.79 and x = Cost of movie ticket in Switzerland = $15.45.