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A group of friends goes to the movies and buys four tickets and one popcorn for $45. A couple goes and buys two tickets and two popcorn for $39. what is the cost of a single ticket? What is the cost of a single popcorn?

Answer 1

4t + p = 45

2t +2p = 39

4t+ 4p = 78 subtract

4t + p = 45

3p =33

p = $11 for 1 popcorn

t = 19.5-11 = $8.50 for 1 ticket