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AMC 12A · 2014 · Problem 2

At the theater children get in for half price. The price for $5$ adult tickets and $4$ child tickets is $\$24.50$. How much would $8$ adult tickets and $6$ child tickets cost?

Answer choices

A
$35
B
$38.50
C
$40
D
$42
E
$42.50
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