SOLUTION: The total cost of three automobile batteries is $340. The most expensive is 3 times the cost of the least expensive. The third is $15 more than the least expensive. Find the cost o

Question 1141018: The total cost of three automobile batteries is $340. The most expensive is 3 times the cost of the least expensive. The third is $15 more than the least expensive. Find the cost of each battery.
Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x = least expensive
3x = most expensive
x+15 = other

The total cost is $340:

Solve using basic algebra
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