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Jackie bought a used computer and some software; together,

they cost $1200. The software was 1/4 of the cost of the computer.

How much did Jackie pay for the computer?

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  1. 11 March, 08:17
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    Let

    S=cost of software

    4S=cost of computer

    Total cost = $1200

    =>

    S+4S=1200

    solve for S

    5S=1200

    S=240 ( = cost of software)

    Cost of computer = 4*240 = $960
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