Question

Average movie prices in the United States​ are, in​ general, lower than in other countries. It would cost ​$79.65 to buy three tickets in Japan plus two tickets in Switzerland. Three tickets in Switzerland plus two tickets in Japan would cost ​$75.35. How much does an average movie ticket cost in each of these​ countries?

In Japan the average cost is ​$?

In Switzerland the average cost is ​$?

Answer 1

Let the cost in Japan be m and that of Switzerland be n

n=13.35

Explanation:

3m+2n=79.65.......(1)

3n+2m=​75.35....(2)

I mutiply 1 by 2

And 2 by 3

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6m+4n=159.3

9n+6m=226.05

Subtract

5n=66.75

n=13.35

Now find m

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