Solve the problem.
-There were 670 people at a play. The admission price was $2 for adults and $1 for children. The admission receipts were $1020. How many adults and how many children attended?
A)320 adults and 350 children
B)255 adults and 415 children
C)350 adults and 320 children
D)160 adults and 510 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 = 670 (total number of people) and 2A + C = 1020 (total admission receipts, considering adult tickets are $2 and children's are $1). Solving these equations simultaneously, we find A = 350 and C = 320.

Solve the Problem. -There Were 670 People at a Play. the Admission Price