Problema Solution

The drama club sold 1500 tickets for the end of year performance. Admission prices wer $12 for adults and $6 for students. The total amount collected at the box office was $16,200. How many students attende the play?

Answer provided by our tutors

Students: x

Adults: y

The equation is

x + y = 1500

6x + 12y = 16200

We solve it

x = 300

y = 1200

So there are 300 students