x chose option 2
x+45 chose option 1
the rest (475-x-(x+45)) chose neither
now add up all the money
35(x+45)+25x+15(430-2x) = 13275
solve for x and then you're on your way.
The seniors at Travis High School have three purchase options for their yearbook.
Option 1: They can purchase a copy of the yearbook and a one-page ad for $35.
Option 2: They can purchase a copy of the yearbook and a one-half page ad for $25.
Option 3: They can purchase a copy of the yearbook for $15.
Last year, the yearbook committee sold 475 yearbooks for a total of $13,275. Forty-five more seniors chose option 1 than option 2. How many seniors chose each of the three different options?
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