
Dattaprabhakar G. answered 09/15/14
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Kellie:
You have two equations:
x + y = 12500 (the total seats)
44x + 73y = 637000 (required revenue)
Method of elimination is easier. From the first you get y = 12500 - x. Substitute in the second.
44x + 73(12500 - x) = 637000.
Solve for x and then get y as 12500 - x.
Dr. G.