document.write( "Question 1199888: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic charged
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Algebra.Com's Answer #833871 by josgarithmetic(39625) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "MECHANICS        PAYRATE         TIME        MONEY\r\n" );
document.write( "Low-priced        55             20-y        55(20-y)\r\n" );
document.write( "High-priced      110              y         110y\r\n" );
document.write( "TOTALS                           20          1925\r\n" );
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\n" ); document.write( "Also notice that one of the mechanics earns at TWICE the rate than the other. \n" ); document.write( "

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