Question

A computer and monitor sold for $510. The computer costs $310 more than the monitorHow much did each item cost?

Answer 1

Answer: The monitor sold for 200.

Explanation:

If you have a total of $510, and one item costs $310, subtract $310 from $510 and you get $200.

Example: $510 - $310 = $200

Answer 2

computer sold for $410

Monitor sold for $100

Explanation:

The computer cost = x

the monitor = x-310

2x-310=510

x=410

So computer sold for $410

Monitor sold for $100