mrs. atkins pays $1800 for a new refrigerator, washer, and dryer. the refrigerator costs $250 more than the washer. the dryer costs half as much as the washer. how much does the washer cost?

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mrs. atkins pays $1800 for a new refrigerator, washer, and dryer.  the refrigerator costs $250 more than the washer.  the dryer costs half as much as the washer.  how much does the washer cost?

Reiny · Answer

washer ---- x fridge ------ x+250 dryer ---- x/2 x + x+250 +x/2 = 1800 solve for x, then back-substitute.

Anonymous · Answer

260

Deb · Answer

fridge = $870 Dryer = $620 WASHER =$310 = $1800

Anonymous · Answer

The answer is 620

christelle · Answer

how much does the washer cost?

christelle · Answer

MRS Atkins pay 1800 dollars for a new refrigerator, washer and a dryer. The refrigerator costs 250 more than the washer. The dryer costs half as much as the washer. How does the washer cost?