Question

A theater group made appearances in two cities. The hotel charge before tax in the second city was $500 higher than in the first. The tax in the first city was 4.5%, and the tax in the second city was 3.5% . The total hotel tax paid for the two cities was $317.50. How much was the hotel charge in each city before tax? First city: Second city:

Answer 1

$3750 and $4250

Explanation:

x + 500 = y

.045x + .035y = 317.50

.045x + .035(x + 500) = 317.50

.045x + .035x + 17.5 = 317.50

.08x = 300.00

x = 3750

y = 4250