SOLUTION: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 10 hours and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours. Together they charged a total of 1075 . What was the rate cha

Question 1132692: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for
10 hours and the second mechanic worked for 5
hours. Together they charged a total of 1075
. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $160
per hour?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The first mechanic worked for
10 hours and the second mechanic worked for 5
hours. Together they charged a total of 1075 DOLLARS. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $160
per hour?
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x, rate for first mechanic
y, rate for second mechanic

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