Question

There were 124 people at a concert. Admission was $5 each for adults and $3 each for children. A total of $444 was collected from admissions. How many adults and how many children attended?

Answer 1

The answer is 36 adults and 88 children.

Explanation:

The two equations are:

x+y=124 and 5x+3y=444

Using substitution method:

5x+3(124+x)=444

5x+372-3x=444

2x=72

x=36

5(36)+3y=444

180+3y=444

3y=264

y=88