OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.3 Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 19 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 19

Solve each ticket or stamp word problem.

The school play sold $550 in tickets one night. The number of $8 adult tickets was 10 less than twice the number of $5 child tickets. How many of each ticket were sold?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.3 Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 19

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