9,750 movie tickets sold. Total sales $71,500. Tickets can be bought 1 of 2 ways matinee $5 regular $8.50

Question

Must show all work. Solve using system of equations

Answer 1

M+R=9750

5M+8.5R=71500

 

M=9750-R
5(9750-R)+8.5R=71500

22750=3.5R

 

 

6500=R

M=3250

 

Check

M+R=9750
5M+8.5R=71500

 

3250+6500=9750
5•3250+8.5•6500=71500

16250+55250=71500

 

checks out!