If a riding mower costs $300 more than a self-propelled mower and the combined cost of the two mowers is $1100, what is the cost of each mower?

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2022-09-05

If a riding mower costs $300 more than a self-propelled mower and the combined cost of the two mowers is $1100, what is the cost of each mower?

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Griffin Dean

Griffin Dean

Beginner2022-09-06Added 13 answers

Let x equal the cost of the self-propelled mower, and ( x + $ 300 ) equal the cost of the riding mower.
x + ( x + $ 300 ) = $ 1100
Simplify.
2 x + $ 300 = $ 1100
Subtract $300 from both sides.
2 x = $ 1100 - 300
2 x = $ 800
Divide both sides by 2.
x = $ 400
x + $ 300 = $ 400 + $ 300 = $ 700
The self-propelled mower costs $400, and the riding mower costs $700.

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