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 $1525 . What was the

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Question 1120741: 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
$1525
. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was
$130
per hour?

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mechanic #1 rate:

Mechanic #2 rate:



is given, so:



The amount earned by Mechanic 1 is then and the amount earned by Mechanic 2 is then .

The sum of these two amounts is 1525, so:



Solve for , then calculate


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it