Problema Solution

the basic model of a particular car (2WD) with a power sunroof cost $28,515. when equipped with four-wheel drive(4WD) and a sunroof, the vehicles price rose to $30,585. the cost of the basic model with 4WD was $29,485. 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 = 28515

x + y + z = 30585

x + y = 29485

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x = $27,415

y = $2070

z = $1100

The basic price is $27,415.

The cost of 4WD is $2070.

The cost of sunroof is $1100.