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The cost of a reserved seat is 1 3/4 times the cost of general admission. If a reserved seat is $14, what is the price of general admission?

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Let x = the cost of general admission

1 3/4x = 14

x = 14/1 3/4

x = 8

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In mathematics, when determining the price of a reserved seat and general admission, a ratio can be used. For example, if the cost of a reserved seat is 1 3/4 times the cost of general admission, we can find the price of general admission by setting up an equation. Let's use the variable "x" to represent the price of general admission. We know that 1 3/4 times x is equal to $14 (the price of a reserved seat). By converting 1 3/4 to an improper fraction, we have (7/4)x = $14. To solve for x, we can multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 7/4, which is 4/7. This gives us x = 4/7 * $14, which simplifies to $8. Therefore, the price of general admission is $8. Remember, using variables allows us to find unknown values and solve mathematical problems!