Problema Solution

The schools drama club charges $10 for an adult and $5 for a child's ticket. One night 410 tickets are sold for a total of $3625. How many adults attended the show? How many children attended the show

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let


a = the number of adults attending (adult tickets sold)

c = the number of children attending (children tickets sold)


One night 410 tickets are sold for a total of $3625


a + c = 410


10a + 5c = 3625


by solving the system of equations we find


a = 315 adults


c = 95 children


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