Question

A computer table, 4 bar stools and a cabinet costs a total of $352. Each bar stool costs 1/5 as much as the computer table. The cabinet costs $40 less than the table. a)How much is the computer table
b)What is the difference in the cost between the cabinet and 1 bar stool?

Answer 1

T + 4 B + C = 352
B = T/5
T = C + 40

Three equations in three unknowns. Solve by substitution.

T + 0.8 T + T-40 = 352
2.8 T = 392
T = 140
B = 28
C = 100
C - B = 72

Answer 2

could i have a non -algebra answer please, i need a solution by model drawing method