Problema Solution

A washer and dryer cost a total of $920 . The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

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From the question, we can write:

w+d=920

w=3d


where 'w' stands for the cost of the washer and 'd' stands for the cost of the dryer.


Using Algebrator to solve for 'w' and 'd', we get:

w=$690

d=$230