SOLUTION: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 5 hours and the second mechanic worked for 15 hours. together they charged a total of $1500. What was the rate charged

Question 396781: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 5 hours and the second mechanic worked for 15 hours. together they charged a total of $1500. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $130 per hour.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

sum of the two rates was $130 per hour

Let x and (130 - x) represent  the $/hr of the 15hr and 5hr mechanics respectively

Questions states***

 x*15hr + (130-x)5hr = $1500

solving for x

  15x -5x + 650 = 1500

           10x = 850

             x = $85 for one mechanic.  the other $45  ($130 - $85)



CHECKING our Answer

 15*$85 + 5*$45 = $1500 

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