Question

this season, hillsdale theater sold 13,013 tickets to shakespearean plays. that is 82% more than the theater sold last season. how many tickets to shakespearean plays did the theater sell last season?
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Explanation:

Step1: Let \( x \) be last season's tickets.

We know \( 13013 = x + 0.82x \) (since 82% more means \( x + 0.82x \)).

Step2: Simplify the equation.

\( 13013 = 1.82x \)

Step3: Solve for \( x \).

\( x=\frac{13013}{1.82} \)
Calculate \( \frac{13013}{1.82}=7150 \)

Answer:

7150