You have two unknown rates, so we need to develop two equations to solve for these unknowns (based on the information given on the problem statement):
5x + 10y = 725
x + y = 100
By substitution, we get:
5x + 10(100 - x) = 725
5x + 1000 - 10x = 725
-5x = 725 - 1000
-5x = -275
x = -275/-5 = 55
100 - 55 = 45
Thus:
The mechanic who worked for 5 hours charged his time at $55/hr, and the mechanic who worked for 10 hours charged his time at $45/hr.
To verify, plug and chug the results back into the original equations:
5(55) + 10(45) = 725
275 + 450 = 725
725 = 725 [OK]
55 + 45 = 100 [OK]
<h2>Answer:</h2><h2>let number be x</h2><h2>Step-by-step explanation:</h2><h2>5x - 1 = 24</h2><h2>5x = 25</h2><h2>x = 5</h2>
Answer:
The cost of each cotton candy bag is $4.
Step-by-step explanation:
Consider the provided information.
Let, the vendor has 
dollar at the starting of each day.
Let, the cost of each cotton candy bag is 
.
Now when she sells a total of 12 bags, she has $128.
.....(1)
After she sells a total of 20 bags, she has $160.
....(2)
Subtract equation 1 from equation 2.
Hence, the cost of each cotton candy bag is $4.
Answer:
ok
Step-by-step explanation:
alright
