document.write( "Question 1026402: A trip to the swimming pool was to cost a total of $900, but at the last minute it was changed to the museum. As a result , 25 students decided not to go, and so the price had to be raised to $ 3.27 per student. how many students went on the trip ? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #641634 by josgarithmetic(39617)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Assign a variable. \n" ); document.write( "p students DID go on the trip to the museum.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "That means p+25 students planned to go when the planned trip was for the swimming pool. Either way, the cost for both was 900 dollars each.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "That \"each\", meaning \"EACH TRIP\".\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "What were the PRICES for one student?\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Swimming pool trip, \n" ); document.write( "Museum trip, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "... \n" ); document.write( "There is a little bit more and then solving an equation. \n" ); document.write( " |