Express the exercise as a system of linear equations, then find the solution. Use a calculator where appropriate.A movie theater charges $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. If there were 40 people altogether and the theater collected $272.00 at the end of the day, how many of them were adults?
A. 16 adults
B. 10 adults
C. 24 adults
D. 29 adults
Answer: C
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A. 18 B. 4 C. 36 D. 10 E. 12
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