Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

$50 and $115

Step-by-step explanation:

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.