document.write( "Question 25327: At the carnival, tickets for the rides are $0.75 each, or you can buy an armband for $15 and ride unlimited for one night. At how many rides does the armband cost the same as buying individual tickets? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #13565 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let number of rides be \"x\". \n" ); document.write( "Armband cost will be 1500 cents. \n" ); document.write( "Pay by ride will cost 75x cents. \n" ); document.write( "EQUATION: \n" ); document.write( "When are the two equal? \n" ); document.write( " 75x=1500 \n" ); document.write( " x= 20 (# of rides at $.75 that equals the $15 arm band)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |