Question

Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for hours, and the second mechanic worked for hours. Together they charged a total of . What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was per hour?

Answer 1

Answer:

The rate charged by first mechanic per hour= x =$85

The rat charged by second mechanic per hour =y = $70

Step-by-step explanation:

Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 10 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 15 hours. Together they charged a total of $1900. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $155 per hour?

Solution

Let

x= hourly rate of the first mechanic

y= hourly rate of the second mechanic

Derive two equations to solve for the two unknowns

10x + 15y = 1900 (1)

x + y = 155 (2)

From (2)

x + y = 155

x=155-y

Substitute x=155-y into (1)

10x + 15y = 1900

10(155-y) + 15y =1900

1550 -10y + 15y =1900

5y =1900-1550

5y=350

Divide both sides by 5

y= 70

Substitute y=70 into (2)

x + y = 155

x + (70) =155

x=155 - 70

= 85

x= 85

The rate charged by first mechanic per hour= x =$85

The rat charged by second mechanic per hour =y = $70