Write a system of equations to describe the problem situation. Use guess and check to solve the problem.

Question

Two of the top-price tickets and eight of the lowest-price tickets for a Norah Jones concert cost $2,391. Three of the top-price and four of the lowest-price tickets cost $2,946.50. Find the cost of the top-price ticket.

A) Top-price ticket costs $731.50
B) Top-price ticket costs $675.50
C) Top-price ticket costs $835.50
D) Top-price ticket costs $915.50
E) Top-price ticket costs $875.50

Answer 1

E) Top-price ticket costs $875.50