SOLUTION: Having your car repaired. The machanic said it would cost at least $375 for parts and labor. If the cost of the parts was $150, and the mechanic charges $60 an hour, how many hours

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Question 749168: Having your car repaired. The machanic said it would cost at least $375 for parts and labor. If the cost of the parts was $150, and the mechanic charges $60 an hour, how many hours is the mechanic planning to work on the car?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
( parts + labor ) - ( parts ) = labor
+375+-+150+=+225+
( labor cost ) / ( cost / hr ) = hrs
+225+%2F+60+=+3.75+
The mechanics hours will be 3 hrs and 45 min