Question

A washer and dryer cost a total of $939. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

The washer costs $626 and the dryer costs $313.

Explanation:

Let the cost of the dryer be the base unit (1 unit).

Hence, the cost of the washer will be 2 units.

Total units = 1 + 2 = 3

3u = $939

1u = $313

The dryer costs $313.

Cost of washer = $313 × 2 = $626

The washer costs $626.