Question

A computer and printer cost a total of $1020. The cost of the computer is three times the cost of the printer.

Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

Hey Mate ,

Reading the given statement ,

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

ATQ ,

3x + x = $1020

4x = $1020

x = 255

Therefore , the cost of Printer is $255 and the cost of computer is $255× 3 = $765