A total of 1,200 people go to the zoo one day. Adults are charged $10 to enter, and children are charged $5. If the zoo charges a total of $7,500 in entry fees that day, determine how many adults, A, and how many children, C went to the zoo.

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Shaggy

23 August, 10:06

A total of 1,200 people go to the zoo one day. Adults are charged $10 to enter, and children are charged $5. If the zoo charges a total of $7,500 in entry fees that day, determine how many adults, A, and how many children, C went to the zoo.

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Rebecca Perry · Answer 1

Children - C = 900

Adult - A = 300

Equation;

(10 x A) + (5 x C)

Substitute;

(10 x 300) + (5 x 900)

Multiply;

(3000) + (4500)

Answer;

7500$ in Entry Fees