Solve the problem.
-There were 550 people at a play. The admission price was $2 for adults and $1 for children. The admission receipts were $830. How many adults and how many children attended?
A) 207 adults and 343 children
B) 270 adults and 280 children
C) 135 adults and 415 children
D) 280 adults and 270 children

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The system of equations to solve this problem is: $A + C = 550$ (where A is the number of adults and C is the number of children) and $2A + C = 830$ (representing the total cost). Solving these equations simultaneously, we find that there were 280 adults and 270 children.

Solve the Problem. -There Were 550 People at a Play. the Admission Price