SOLUTION: The cost of a bracelet and watch is $250. Find the price of each item if the bracelet cost 4 times as much as the watch.

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Question 1046091: The cost of a bracelet and watch is $250. Find the price of each item if the bracelet cost 4 times as much as the watch.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x represent the price of the watch..bracelet 4x
Question States:
x + 4x = $250
5x = $250
x =$50, price of the watch
4x = $200 , price of the bracelet
AND YES
$50 + $200 = $250 CHECKS!

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