In Exercises 9-14, write and solve an equation for each situation. Be sure to identify the variable. Write
your answer in a complete sentence.
9.
Charlotte buys a ticket to go to a baseball game. The total includes a charge of 7% of the
original price for extra fees. If Charlotte pays a total of $44.94, how much was the original
price of the ticket.
10.
Manuela bought 9 pounds of apples. She has eaten 34 of a pound so far and has $15 worth of
apples left. How much did the apples cost per pound? Round your answer to the nearest
dollar.