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
$2175
. What w
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Question 1062484: 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
$2175
. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was
$160
per hour?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rates of the two mechanics (pay rates) x and y.
Look how the assigned variables are used in the system.
The 10-hour work mechanic has the rate of x dollars per hour and the 15-hour mechanic has the rate y dollars per hour. Solve the system of equations.
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