Question

A couch and coffee table cost a total of $1098. The cost of the couch is two times the cost of the coffee table. Find the cost of each item. what is the cost of the couch? What is the cost of the coffee table?​

Answer 1

let cost of coffee table = x

let cost of couch = 2x

2x + x = 1098

3x = 1098

x = 1098/3

x = 366

therefore, coffee table = $366

couch = 2×366 = $732

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