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Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 5

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ArbitrLikvidat [17]3 years ago

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<u>Answer:</u>

$50 and $115

<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>

We know that,

the sum of the two rates = $165 per hour

Let x and (165 - x) represent the $/hour of the 15hr and 5hr mechanics respectively.

Then combining their charges together to get:

$(x*15)hour+(165-x)*5 hour=1325$

Solving for x to get:

$15x-5x+825=1325$

$10x=500$

$x=50$

So the rate charged per hour by one mechanic is $50 and for the other mechanic = $(165-50)=$ $115.

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