Salisbury High School decided to take their students on a field trip to a theme park. A total of 150 people went on the trip. Adults pay $45.00 for a ticket and students pay $28.50 for a ticket. How many students and how many adults went to the park if they paid a total of $4770? I need the answer and how you got it please! :)

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anonymous · Answer

x+y=150
45x+28.50y=4770
45*30=1350    (x=30)
28.5*120=3420 (y=120)
1350+3420=4770
45(30)+28.50(120)=4770

anonymous · Answer

S=120 STUDENT TICKETS WERE SOLD.
150-120=30 ADULT TICKETS WERE SOLD.