A washer and dryer cost a total of $1227. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

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Parth Modi · Answer 1 · 2020-05-10T15:03:27+0000

Answer:

The dryer costs $409 and the washer twice that, or $818.

Explanation:

Here, w = 2d, so

total cost of the two appliances = $1227

d + 2d = $1227

3d = $1227

d = $409

The dryer costs $409 and the washer twice that, or $818.