SOLUTION: Mechanic shop charges $96 for an auto repair job, plus $54 an hour for labor. The customers bill came out to be $253. To the nearest hour, how many hours did the mechanic work? H

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Question 606467: Mechanic shop charges $96 for an auto repair job, plus $54 an hour for labor. The customers bill came out to be $253. To the nearest hour, how many hours did the mechanic work?
How do I work this out?

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(253-96)/54=2.9 hrs
=3 hrs