Question

A washer and dryer cost a total of 928$. The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

washer + dryer = 1104

dryer = x

washer = 3x

3x + x = 1104

4x= 1104

x = 276 = dryer

washer = 3x = 3(276)= 828