Question

A washer and dryer cost a total of $1256. The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

314 ( washer ), 942 ( dryer )

Explanation:

W : D

3 : 1

3+1=4

4u->1256

1u->314 ( washer )

3u->942 ( dryer )

Answer 2

942 the washer

314 the dryer

Explanation:

You do 1256÷4=314

Then you take 314 which is the cost of the dryer and you do 314*3=942 which is the cost of the washer