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Question

Mr. Mann wants to buy a new tractor and a wagon.
Together the two items cost $24,888.
The tractor is five times the cost of the wagon.
How much does the wagon cost?

Answer 1

Let x = the cost of the wagon

Let 5x = the cost of the tractor

x + 5x = 24,888

6x = 24,888

x = $4148