SOLUTION: Plumber A charges $35 plus $25 per hour for a job. Plumber B charges $40 plus $20 per hour for the same job. For how many hours worked would they receive the same pay?

SOLUTION: Plumber A charges $35 plus $25 per hour for a job. Plumber B charges $40 plus $20 per hour for the same job. For how many hours worked would they receive the same pay?

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Question 1031339: Plumber A charges $35 plus $25 per hour for a job. Plumber B charges $40 plus $20 per hour for the same job. For how many hours worked would they receive the same pay?
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
35+25x=40+20x
5x=5
x=1
If they each worked 1 hour, they would both receive $60!!!!!!
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