Question

The play took in $720 one night. The number of $8 adult tickets was 15 less than twice the number of $5 child tickets. How many of each ticket were sold?

Answer 1

2.5

Explanation:

Multiply 14(0.25). If you missed this problem, review Example 5.3.5.

Simplify: 100(0.2 + 0.05n). If you missed this problem, review Example 7.4.6.

Solve: 0.25x + 0.10(x + 4) = 2.5

Answer 2

Explanation:

let child tickets =X

5x+ 8(2x-15)= 720

21x=840

X=40

child tickets =40, adult = 65