Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method

question 65

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-There were 490 people at a play. The admission price was $3 for adults and $1 for children. The admission receipts were $1070. How many adults and how many children attended?

• A) 290 adults and 200 children
• B) 267 adults and 223 children
• C) 100 adults and 390 children
• D) 200 adults and 290 children

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