Question

For a musical show, x children were present. There were 60 more adults than children. An adult paid N5 and a child N2.

If a total of N1294 was

collected, calculate the value

of x *

Answer 1

142

Explanation:

5(60+x) +2(x) = 1294

300+5x+2x= 1294

7x= 994

X= 142

Answer 2

142

Explanation:

5*(x+60)+2*x=1294

5x+5*60+2x=1294

7x+300=1294

-300 -300

7x=994

x=994:7

x=142