SOLUTION: James bought a pony and a saddle for $1,400. If the saddle cost 1/3 as much as the pony, find the cost of each

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Question 876322: James bought a pony and a saddle for $1,400. If the saddle cost 1/3 as much as the pony, find the cost of each
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P+%2B+P%2F3+=+1400 |Multiplying thru by 3so as all denominators = 1

 3P + P = $5200

    4P = $5200

     P = $1300, Pony's cost.  Saddle cost is $433.33  1300%2F3