Question 350652
hi,
Let x be the amount apprentice is paid/hr. then (x + 8.00) will be the amount the mechanic is paid/hr
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Question states:
x/hr*18hr = (x+8)/hr*12hr
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simplify and solve
18x = 12(x+8)
18x = 12x + 96
6x = 96
x = $16/hr is the apprentice wage
(x+8) = $24/hr the mechanic's wage
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check your answer
16*18 = 24*12 = 288