Question

Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic charged $95  per hour, and the second mechanic charged $60  per hour. The mechanics worked for a combined total of 20  hours, and together they charged a total of $1375 . How long did each mechanic work?

Answer 1

Answer:

Mechanic A worked for 5 hours and Mechanic B worked for 15 hours

I hope my answer and explanation helped!

okay to get started you need to make a system of equations:

x= number of hours worked by mechanic A

y= number of hours worked by mechanic B

x + y= 20

95x + 60y= 1375

substitute in an equation:

x + y= 20

y= 20- x

95x + 60(20-x)=1375

Solve for x

95x + 1200 - 60x=1375

35x =175

x= 5

plug in x to solve for y

x + y= 20

5 + y= 20

y=15

Check work

then you're done :D