Question 1203480
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The other tutor showed a typical formal algebraic solution.<br>
If formal algebra is not required, here is a solution using a method that can be used on any problem like this.<br>
(1) If all 714 beverages were for men, the total cost would have been 714($2.25) = $1606.50.
(2) The actual total cost was $1416, which is $1606.50-$1416 = $190.50 less.
(3) Since each beverage for a woman costs $0.50 less than each beverage for a man, the number of beverages for women was $190.50/$0.50 = 381.<br>
ANSWER: 381<br>