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A washer and dryer cost a total of 1224. The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer.

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Both the washer and dryer cost 1224.

Cost of washer = 3 times the cost of the dryer (3/4 of 1224)
Cost of dryer = 1/4 of 1224

To find 3/4 of 1224, multiply 1224 by 0.75. The answer is 918.
To find 1/4 of 1224, multiple 1224 by 0.25. The answer is 306.

Cost of washer = 918.
Cost of dryer = 306.
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