Problema Solution

The basic model of a particular car (2wD) with a power sunroof costs $27,415. When equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD and a sunroof, the vehicle's price rose to $29,365. The cost of the basic model with 4WD was $28,365. Find the basic price, the cost of 4WD, and the cost of a sunroof.

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Let

x = the basic price

y = the cost of 4WD

z = the cost of sunroof

x + z = 27415

x + y + z = 29365

x + y = 28365

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x = $26,415

y = $1950

z = $1000

The basic price is $26,415.

The cost of 4WD is $1,950.

The cost of sunroof is $1,000.