Solve the problem.
-There were 350 people at a play. The admission price was $\$ 2$ for adults and $\$ 1$ for children. The admission receipts were $\$ 540$. How many adults and how many children attended?
A) 160 adults and 190 children
B) 135 adults and 215 children
C) 190 adults and 160 children
D) 80 adults and 270 children

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the number of adults be $a$ and the number of children be $c$. We have two equations: $a + c = 350$ (total number of people) and $2a + c = 540$ (total admission receipts). Solving these equations simultaneously, we find $a = 190$ and $c = 160$.

Solve the Problem $2\$ 2$2 For Adults And $1\$ 1$1 For Children $540\$ 540$540

Solve the Problem $\$ 2$ For Adults And $\$ 1$ For Children $\$ 540$