Problema Solution
average movie prices in the united states are in general lower than in other countries. it would cost $79.37 to buy three tickets in japan plus two tickets in switzerland. three tickets in switzerland plus two tickets in japan would cost $74.93. how much does an average movie ticket cost in each of these countries?
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let
j = the movie ticket cost in Japan
s = the movie ticket cost in Switzerland
it would cost $79.37 to buy three tickets in Japan plus two tickets in Switzerland
3j + 2s = 79.37
three tickets in Switzerland plus two tickets in Japan would cost $74.93
2j + 3s = 74.93
by solving the system of equations
3j + 2s = 79.37
2j + 3s = 74.93
we find
j = $17.65
s = $13.21
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the average movie ticket in Japan costs $17.65.
the average movie ticket in Switzerland costs $13.21.