Solve the problem.
-There were 450 people at a play. The admission price was $3 for adults and $1 for children. The admission receipts were $870. How many adults and how many children attended?
A) 217 adults, 233 children
B) 240 adults, 210 children
C) 120 adults, 330 children
D) 210 adults, 240 children

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Let the number of adults be A and the number of children be C. We have two equations: A + C = 450 and 3A + 1C = 870. Solving these equations, we find A = 210 and C = 240.

Solve the Problem. -There Were 450 People at a Play. the Admission Price