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A washer and a dryer cost $604 combined. The washer costs $96 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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Your answer would be 350

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Let, the cost of washer = x
Cost of dryer = x + 96

It is given, x + x+96 = 604
2x = 604 - 96
x = 508/2
x = 254
So, x + 96 =350

In short, Your Answer would be $350

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