Hector and Carmen go to the movies with their three children. The total cost of the tickets is $14.00. If the cost of a child's ticket is half the cost of an adult's ticket, what is the cost of an adult ticket?
A: $4
B: $2
C: $5
D: $6

Question

Hector and Carmen go to the movies with their three children. The total cost of the tickets is $14.00. If the cost of a child's ticket is half the cost of an adult's ticket, what is the cost of an adult ticket? 
A: $4 
B: $2 
C: $5 
D: $6

anonymous · Answer

Alright, the answer is B: $2. 

Three children for $2 each is $6

Then double the $2 price for each adult ticket. $4 per adult. 2 Adults $8

$6 + $8 = $14

umarsback · Answer

Damn...it was that simple

anonymous · Answer

just plugging in numbers :)

umarsback · Answer

apparently i suck at that haha thank you tho