Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method

question 141

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-There were 41,000 people at a ball game in Los Angeles. The day's receipts were $322,000. How many people paid $14 for reserved seats and how many paid $5 for general admission?

• A)11,750 paid $14 and 29,250 paid $5
• B)13,000 paid $14 and 28,000 paid $5
• C)28,000 paid $14 and 13,000 paid $5
• D)29,250 paid $14 and 11,750 paid $5