SOLUTION: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for
10
hours, and the second mechanic worked for
15
hours. Together they charged a total of
$1525
. What was the
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Question 1120741: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for
10
hours, and the second mechanic worked for
15
hours. Together they charged a total of
$1525
. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was
$130
per hour?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mechanic #1 rate: 
Mechanic #2 rate: 
is given, so:
The amount earned by Mechanic 1 is then )
and the amount earned by Mechanic 2 is then 
.
The sum of these two amounts is 1525, so:
\ =\ 1525)
Solve for , then calculate 
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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