Problema Solution
three fifths of people pledge to purchase tickets actually do so and go to the show. An additional 70 people who had not pledged purchase tickets and go to the show. IF a total of 250 people go to the show, how many people pledged to see it?
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Let 'x' represent the number of people pledged to see the show.
(3/5)x + 70 = 250
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x = 300 people
300 people pledged to purchase tickets.