SOLUTION: A washer and dryer cost a total of $1260. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

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Question 1109108: A washer and dryer cost a total of $1260. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.



Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the cost of the dryer
= the cost of the washer
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and

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The cost of the dryer is $420
The cost of the washer is $840

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