After 2 hours time , both Abe and Gabe to cost the same amount .
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Here we have , a car needs fixing and Abe can fix it for $70 per hour with a $60 part, but Gabe can fix it for $80 an hour with a $40 part. We need to find How long will it take for both Abe and Gabe to cost the same amount .Let's find out:
Let the time for which both Abe and Gabe to cost the same amount be x hours, so according to question scenario we will have equation as :
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Therefore , After 2 hours time , both Abe and Gabe to cost the same amount .