SOLUTION: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 15 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours. Together they charged a total of $1550 . What was the

Question 1078406: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for
15
hours, and the second mechanic worked for
5
hours. Together they charged a total of
$1550
. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was
$160
per hour?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Each rate, x and y

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for
15
hours, and the second mechanic worked for
5
hours. Together they charged a total of
$1550
. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was
$160
per hour?

Is the person who's supposedly helping a "student" really, really serious? When will + 410 plus ANOTHER POSITIVE number ever equal + 160?
I don't know when something is going to be done about this person! I hope soon!
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