Question

A computer and printer cost a total of $1212. The cost of the computer is two times the cost of the printer. Find the cost of each item. Cost of computer: Cost of printer:

Answer 1

printer 404 computer 808

Explanation:

let the price of computer be c and printer be p

c+p=1212

c=2p

2p+p=1212

3p=1212

p=1212/3 =404

c=2p=2x404=808