The Rusty Metal Roller Coaster at the fair charges $2.50 for children and $4 for adults. Before the safety inspector shuts down

Question

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the ride, 260 people ride it and $815 is collected. How many adults rode the coaster?
A.
80
B.
110
C.
150
D.
240

1 answer:

sergij07 [2.7K] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-04T09:50:05+03:00

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Answer:

B, 110

Step-by-step explanation:

Work Backwards!

1.- 260 - 110 = 150 children

2.- 150 X $2.50 (rate of children) = $375

3.- $815 - $375 = $440

4.- $440/$4 (rate of adults) = 110 Adults