Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-There were 38,000 people at a ball game in Los Angeles. The day's receipts were $229,000. How many people paid $11 for reserved seats and how many paid $4 for general admission?

A) 19,250 paid $11 and 18,750 paid $4
B) 27,000 paid $11 and 11,000 paid $4
C) 18,750 paid $11 and 19,250 paid $4
D) 11,000 paid $11 and 27,000 paid $4