SOLUTION: Advance sale tickets cost $18.50 each, door tickets cost $15 each. if $6770 was collected on the sale of 400 tickets, how many door tickets where sold? Thanks for the help!

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Question 585746: Advance sale tickets cost $18.50 each, door tickets cost $15 each. if $6770 was collected on the sale of 400 tickets, how many door tickets where sold?
Thanks for the help!

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=400;
1850x+1500y=677000
x=220
y=180
Door tickets usually cost more than advanced tickets.
What is the motivation to buy early?