students sold 275 tickets, some for $3 and some for $5. How many of each kind were sold if the amount is $1025?

Question

How would you solve this question, please help me?

Answer 1

Let x = the number of tickets sold at $3 each

Let y = the number of tickets sold at $5 each

x + y = 275      y = 275 - x

3x + 5y = 1025

3x + 5(275 - x) = 1025

3x + 1375 - 5x = 1025

-2x = -350

x = 175

y = 275 - x

y = 275 - 175

y = 100