Question

) Emily's school is selling tickets to a choral performance. On the first day of ticket sales the

school sold 1 adult ticket and 11 student tickets for a total of $124. The school took in $122 on
the second day by selling 4 adult tickets and 10 student tickets. What is the price each of one
adult ticket and one student ticket?

Answer 1

Explanation:

a + 11s = 124.......a = 124 - 11s

4a + 10s = 122

4(124 - 11s) + 10s = 122

496 - 44s + 10s = 122

-44s + 10s = 122 - 496

-34s = -374

s = -374 / -34

s = 11 <==== student tickets cost $ 11

a + 11s = 124

a + 11(11) = 124

a + 121 = 124

a = 124 - 121

a = 3 <=== adult tickets cost $ 3