SOLUTION: Having issues with this problem. Movie Star Theatre charges $6.00 for a box of popcorn and $3.50 for large drink. After filling 32 popcorn and large drink orders the theatre had c

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Question 874045: Having issues with this problem.
Movie Star Theatre charges $6.00 for a box of popcorn and $3.50 for large drink. After filling 32 popcorn and large drink orders the theatre had collected $149.50. How many large drinks and boxes of popcorn did they sell?
A. 17 orders of popcorn and 15 large drinks
B. 15 orders of popcorn and 17 large drinks
C. 14 orders of popcorn and 18 large drinks
D. 18 orders of popcorn and 14 large drinks

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$6.00x + $3.50(32-x) = $149.50
x = 37.5/2.5
x = 15 popcorn and 17 L drinks 32-15