Solve Problems Using Systems of Linear Equations
-The Family Fine Arts Center charges $\$ 25$ per adult and $\$ 15$ per senior citizen for its performances. On a recent weekend evening when 502 people paid admission, the total receipts were $\$ 9330$. How many who paid were senior citizens?
A) 322 senior citizens
B) 180 senior citizens
C) 232 senior citizens
D) 270 senior citizens

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Let $x$ be the number of adults and $y$ be the number of senior citizens.We have the system of equations:$$x + y = 502$$$$25x + 15y = 9330$$Solving the system of equations, we get:$$x = 232$$$$y = 270$$Therefore, there were 270 senior citizens who paid admission.

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Solve Problems Using Systems of Linear Equations
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