There were 420 people at a play. The admission price was $3 for adults and $1 for children. The admissi receipts were $920. How many adults and how many children attended the play?
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We know from the problem that the total number of people is 420. Therefore, we can write the first equation: \[ a + c = 420 \] Show more…
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