Question

A washer and dryer cost a total of $964 . The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

The washer costs $723 and the dryer $241.

Explanation:

Represent the cost of the washer by w and that of the dryer as d.

Then w = 3d.

Since w + d + $964, we get 3d + d = $964, or 4d = $964, or d = $241.

Three times that is $723.

The washer costs $723 and the dryer $241.

Answer 2

A washer and dryer cost a total of $964 . The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer: 96$