A movie theater has a seating capacity of 235. The theater charges $5.00 for children, $7.00 for students, and $12.00 of adults. There are half as many adults as there are children. If the total ticket sales was $ 1692, How many children, students, and adults attended?

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A movie theater has a seating capacity of 235. The theater charges $5.00 for children, $7.00 for
students, and $12.00 of adults. There are half as many adults as there are children. If the total ticket
sales was $ 1692, How many children, students, and adults attended?
Transcribed Image Text:A movie theater has a seating capacity of 235. The theater charges $5.00 for children, $7.00 for students, and $12.00 of adults. There are half as many adults as there are children. If the total ticket sales was $ 1692, How many children, students, and adults attended?
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