SOLUTION: A movie theater charges $9 for adults and $7 for senior citizens. On a day when 325 people paid an admission, the total receipts were $2495. How many who paid were adults? How many

Question 849574: A movie theater charges $9 for adults and $7 for senior citizens. On a day when 325 people paid an admission, the total receipts were $2495. How many who paid were adults? How many who paid were senior citizens?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Let x represent the number of adults

Question states*** 

9x + 7(325-x) = 2495

9x + 7(325)-7x = 2495

     2x = 220

      x = 110 adults  and 215  senior citizens



CHECKING our answer***

 $990 + $1505 = $2495

Wish You the Best in your Studies.

 

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