Question

A washer and dryer cost a total of $1194. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

$398 and $796

Explanation:

w = cost of the washer

d = cost of the dryer

w + d = $1194

w = 2d

Substitute the w into the first equation.

2d + d = $1194

3d = $1194

d = $398

Substitute d into either equation.

w=2(398)

w=$796