SOLUTION: a garden table and a bench cost $922 combinded. the garden table costs $72 more than the bench. what is the cost of the bench

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Question 330730: a garden table and a bench cost $922 combinded. the garden table costs $72 more than the bench. what is the cost of the bench
Answer by dewasmaharaja(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let garden table costs G and bench costs B.
Then,
G + B = 922 ...(a)
G = B + 72 ...(b)
Substituting equation (b) in equation (a)
B + 72 + B = 922
2B = 850
Cost of bench, B = 425
And cost of garden table, G = B + 72 = 425 + 72 = 497