Solve the problem.
-The small zoo at Nichols Park charges $8 for adult admission, $5 for child admission (18 years old and under), and $3 for senior admission (60 years old and over). For one day, the zoo collected $539
And admitted 96 visitors. If the adult admission is 9 more than the senior admission, how many
Persons of each category were admitted on this particular day?
A) 41 adults; 23 children; 32 seniors
B) 38 adults; 24 children; 34 seniors
C) 41 adults; 18 children; 37 seniors
D) 38 adults; 26 children; 32 seniors

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let A be the number of adults, C be the number of children, and S be the number of seniors. We have the equations: A + C + S = 96, 8A + 5C + 3S = 539, and A = S + 9. Solving these equations gives A = 41, C = 23, and S = 32.

Solve the Problem. -The Small Zoo at Nichols Park Charges $8 for Adult