Solve the problem.
-There were 520 people at a play. The admission price was $3 for adults and $1 for children. The admission receipts were $1180. How many adults and how many children attended?
A)330 adults and 190 children
B)190 adults and 330 children
C)295 adults and 225 children
D)95 adults and 425 children

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The system of equations based on the given information is: $3a + 1c = 1180$ and $a + c = 520$, where $a$ is the number of adults and $c$ is the number of children. Solving this system, we find that there were 330 adults and 190 children.

Solve the Problem. -There Were 520 People at a Play. the Admission Price