25 tickets must be purchased in order for the total cost at carnival M and carnival P to be the same .
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Here we have , Carnival M charges an entrance fee of $5.00 and $0.65 per ticket for the rides. Carnival P charges an entrance fee of $10.00 and $0.45 per ticket to ride. We need to find How many tickets must be purchased in order for the total cost at carnival M and carnival P to be the same .Let's find out:
Let , Number of tickets for both carnival be x So ,
Carnival M charges an entrance fee of $5.00 and $0.65 per ticket for the rides
Equation of cost :
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Carnival P charges an entrance fee of $10.00 and $0.45 per ticket to ride
Equation of cost :
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Now , Number of tickets for which cost is equal is:
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Therefore , 25 tickets must be purchased in order for the total cost at carnival M and carnival P to be the same .
