SOLUTION: There were 600 people at a play. The admission price was $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. The admission receipts were $1100. How many adults and children attended?

Question 42768: There were 600 people at a play. The admission price was $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. The admission receipts were $1100. How many adults and children attended?
Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c = number of children
a = number of adults
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