SOLUTION: two mechanics, one worked 10 hours, the other 5 hours. Total charge was $1550. Sum of both mechanics was $205. What is per hour for each mechanic?
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Question 509697: two mechanics, one worked 10 hours, the other 5 hours. Total charge was $1550. Sum of both mechanics was $205. What is per hour for each mechanic?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=205
y=205-x
.
10x+5y=1550
10x+5(205-x)=...
10x+1025-5x=...
5x=525
x=$105./hr
y=$100./hr
.
Ed
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