Tickets to the zoo cost $4 for children, $5 for teenagers and $6 for adults. In the high season, 1200 people come to the zoo every day. On a certian day, the total revenue at the zoo was $5300. For every 3 teenagers, 8 children went to the zoo. How many teenagers went to the zoo?

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Tickets to the zoo cost $4 for children, $5 for teenagers and $6 for adults.  In the high season, 1200 people come to the zoo every day.  On a certian day, the total revenue at the zoo was $5300.  For every 3 teenagers, 8 children went to the zoo.  How many teenagers went to the zoo?

anonymous · Answer

if im not wrong it would be 400

anonymous · Answer

You were wrong...It was 300.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the help though. @chrisneal11

anonymous · Answer

np

anonymous · Answer

hahahah

mathmale · Answer

@burgandy:  It is your job to find the correct answer to the question you posted.  Be careful not to insult helpers by telling them they're wrong.  Instead, explain what YOU yourself have done and ask pertinent questions to get y ourself on track in finding a solution.

I hope you will continue with this problem until you've solved it.