Answered

Westonci.ca makes finding answers easy, with a community of experts ready to provide you with the information you seek. Explore thousands of questions and answers from a knowledgeable community of experts ready to help you find solutions. Connect with a community of professionals ready to provide precise solutions to your questions quickly and accurately.

The admission fee at a small fair is $1.50 for children and $4.00 for adults. On a certain day, 2200 people enter the fair and $5050 is collected. How many children and how many adults attended? Need help asap and broken down so I'll understand. Much appreciated

Sagot :

luana
[tex]x-\ children\\ y-\ adults\\\\ \left \{ {{x+y=2200} \atop {1,5x+4y=5050}} \right. \\\\x=2200-y\\\\Substitution:\\ 1,5(2200-y)+4y=5050\\ 3300-1,5y+4y=5050\ \ \ | subtract\ 3300\\\ 2,5y=1750\ \ \ | divide\ by\ 2,5\\\\y=700\\\\ There\ were\ 700\ adults \ and\ 1500\ children.[/tex]
Your visit means a lot to us. Don't hesitate to return for more reliable answers to any questions you may have. Thanks for using our platform. We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date answers to all your queries. Come back soon. We're glad you chose Westonci.ca. Revisit us for updated answers from our knowledgeable team.