Mega Movies hosted a film premiere on Friday night. They charged $9 for adults and $5 for children. One hundred fifty-nine adults and children attended, and $1,383 was made in ticket sales. How many children and how many adults went to the film premiere?
A.
16 children; 143 adults
B.
6 children; 153 adults
C.
9 children; 150 adults
D.
12 children; 147 adults

Respuesta :

Answer:

The answer is D. 12 children, 147 adults.

Step-by-step explanation:

I solved all of the possibilities and only D was the answer.

A. 16 children, 143 adults = $1,367

B. 6 children, 153 adults = $1,407

C. 9 children, 150 adults = $1,395

D. 12 children, 147 adults = $1,383

So, the answer is D.

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