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Answer: DSet 14: Systems of Equations (Intermediate)
Explanation
A museum charges $15 for adults and $9 for children. One day, 180 people visited and paid $2,100 total. How many adults visited?
A.
70 adults
B.
75 adults
C.
80 adults
D.✓ Correct
85 adults
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. Let = adults and = children. System: Step 1: From first: Step 2: Substitute: $$$15a + 9(180 - a) = 21006a = 48015(80) + 9(100) = 1200 + 900 = 2100$ ✓ Strategic Tip: Revenue = tickets × price.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 85 adults
Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
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