Question

A washer and dryer cost a total of $1132. The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Cost of washer:
Cost of dryer:

Answer 1

Washer = $849

Dryer = $283

Explanation:

Dryer = x

Washer = 3x

3x + x = 1132

Simplify:

4x = 1132

Divide both sides by 4:

x = 283

The dryer costs $283, and since the washer is three times the cost of the dryer, the washer is:

283x3 = 849