SOLUTION: A washer and dryer cost $1041. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: A washer and dryer cost $1041. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1036597: A washer and dryer cost $1041. The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let w and d stand for washer and dryer:
w+d=1041
w=2d
2d+d=1041
3d=1041
d=$347
w=2d=$694!!!!!!!!!!!