Question

People pay to visit a stately home

age 16 and over: £32.70
under 16: £17.90
143 people pay and 38 of these people are under 16.
How much ticket money is collected?

Answer 1

£4113.70

Explanation:

Given that:

143 people pay ; out of which 38 are under 16 ;

Hence ; 143 - 38 = 105 are over 16

Under 16 = £17.90

£17.90 * 38 = £680.20

16 and Over : = £32.70

£32.70 * 105 = £3433.50

£(680.20 + 3433.50) = £4113.70