Solve the Problem. -There Were 38,000 People at a Ball Game in Los

question 144

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-There were 38,000 people at a ball game in Los Angeles. Each person paid either $13 for a reserved seat or $4 for general admission. If the number who paid $13 for a reserved seat was x, then the total receipts for the game are given by the algebraic expression 13x + 4(38,000 - x) . Find the total receipts for the game if the number who paid $13 was 9000.

• A) $282,000
• B) $233,000
• C) $258,000
• D) $218,000

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Definitions:

Discount Retailers

Retail stores that offer products at lower prices than those of competitors, typically by selling items in bulk or with minimal services.

Supercenters

Large retail establishments that combine groceries and general merchandise goods under one roof, catering to a wide range of consumer needs.

Hypermarkets

Large retail spaces that combine a supermarket and a department store, offering a wide range of products under one roof.

Central Business District

The dense area of a city where business, commerce, and retail activities are concentrated.