Patrick B. answered 02/22/19
Math and computer tutor/teacher
x+y = 405
42x + 18y = 11010
42x + 18(405 - x) = 11010
42x + 7290 - 18x = 11010
24x + 7290 = 11010
24x = 11010 -7290 = 3720
x = 3720/24 = 155
y = 250
Zoe M.
asked 02/22/19a theatre contains 405 seats and the ticket prices for a recent play were $42 for adults and $18 for children if the total proceeds were 11,010 for a sold out show how many of each type of ticket were sold?
Patrick B. answered 02/22/19
Math and computer tutor/teacher
x+y = 405
42x + 18y = 11010
42x + 18(405 - x) = 11010
42x + 7290 - 18x = 11010
24x + 7290 = 11010
24x = 11010 -7290 = 3720
x = 3720/24 = 155
y = 250
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