document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1126412>Question 1126412</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The Fan Cost Index&#8203; (FCI) represents the cost of four&#8203; average-price&#8203; tickets, refreshments, and souvenirs to a sporting event. The FCIs for an independent golf league and an independent hockey league totaled &#8203;$122.44. The hockey FCI was &#8203;$6.34 more than that of golf. What were the FCIs for these&#8203; sports? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(1) Subtract the \"extra\" $6.34 from the total of $122.44.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(2) Split the remaining amount in half.  That is the FCI for the golf league.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(3) Add the $6.34 back to the FCI for the golf league to get the FCI for the hockey league.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "That's the simple common sense solution.  If you need formal algebra, the sequence of calculations will be the same:<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = golf league<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+6.34 = hockey league<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWERS: golf $58.05; hockey $58.05+$6.34 = $64.39 </SPAN>\n" );
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