SOLUTION: A high school play was given for the benefit of the athletic association. The total sum received from the sale of tickets was twice the amount received from advertisements in the p

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Question 905939: A high school play was given for the benefit of the athletic association. The total sum received from the sale of tickets was twice the amount received from advertisements in the printed program. The amount received from both sources was 543 dollars. How much was received from each source?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x amount for Ads
2x + x = $543
3x = $543
x = $181, amount for Ads. Tickets $362 2%2A181
and..checking
sum = $543