SOLUTION: The cost of a TV set and a VCR together is rs 27800. The cost of the VCR is rs 1600 less than twice that of the TV set. Find the cost of both.

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Question 1042017: The cost of a TV set and a VCR together is rs 27800. The cost of the VCR is rs
1600 less than twice that of the TV set. Find the cost of both.
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let t be the tv set, v be the vcr.
v=2t-1600
t+2t-1600=27800
3t=29400
t=9800
v=18000. ☺☺☺☺