SOLUTION: A computer and printer cost a total of $1284 . The cost of the computer is three times the cost of the printer. Find the cost of each item.

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Question 912976: A computer and printer cost a total of $1284
. The cost of the computer is three times the cost of the printer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the printer cost
3x + x = $1284
4x = $1284
x = $321, the printer cost. Computer $963 3%2A321
And...checking
sum = $1284