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A computer and printer cost a total of 1152. The cost of the computer is three times the cost of the printer. Find the cost of each item.

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A computer and printer cost a total of 1152. The cost of the computer is three times-example-1
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Answer:

The cost of the printer is x=288 and cost of computer is 3x=864

Explanation:

Let the cost of the printer be x and cost of computer be 3x

ATQ, x+3x=1152, x=288.

The cost of the printer is x=288 and cost of computer is 3x=864

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