The cost of a ticket to the Missouri cirus is $18.25 for children and $40.75 for adults. On Wednesday, attendance was 1,200 and the gate revenue was $37,650. How many children and adults bought tickets?

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The cost of a ticket to the Missouri cirus is $18.25 for children and $40.75 for adults. On Wednesday, attendance was 1,200 and the gate revenue was $37,650. How many children and adults bought tickets? 

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