SOLUTION: A plumber earns 25 dollars per hour more than his apprentice. For a 40-hour week, their combined earnings were $2600. What is the hourly rate for each?
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Question 686813: A plumber earns 25 dollars per hour more than his apprentice. For a 40-hour week, their combined earnings were $2600. What is the hourly rate for each? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the hourly rate of the apprentice in dollars/hr = the hourly rate of the plumber in dollars/hr
given:
The hourly rate of the apprentice is $20/hr
The hourly rate of the plumber is $45/hr
