SOLUTION: John's radio cost him 4 times as much as Nathan's. Both radios together cost 125 dollars. What was the cost of each?

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Question 905932: John's radio cost him 4 times as much as Nathan's. Both radios together cost 125 dollars. What was the cost of each?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Nathan's cost
4x +x = $125
5x = $125
x = $25, Nathan's cost. John's cost $100 4%2A25
and ...checking
sum = $125