Question

A computer and printer cost a total of 1131 . The cost of the computer is two times the cost of the printer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

Printer cost - $377
Computer cost - $754

Explanation:

To find the cost of each item (x), we need to first establish the formula. We know the accumulative total is $1131 and that we are purchasing 2 items. If the computer is 2 times the price of the printer, then we can come up with the equation 2x+x=1131.
3x=1131
x=377
Therefore, the printer is $377 and the computer is $754.