Question

A washer and dryer cost a total of $1227. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

Answer:

The dryer costs $409 and the washer twice that, or $818.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, w = 2d, so

total cost of the two appliances   =   $1227

     d + 2d                                        = $1227

       3d  =  $1227

          d = $409

The dryer costs $409 and the washer twice that, or $818.