Question

wo mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic charged $95 per hour, and the second mechanic charged $75per hour. The mechanics worked for a combined total of 20 hours, and together they charged a total of $1800. How long did each mechanic work?

Answer 1

5 hours and 25 minutes I think (Im not sure)

Answer 2

Answer:

he first one worked 15 hours, the second one worked 5 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

First mechanic worked x hours, then second one worked 20 - x hours

First one charged $95*x, second one charged $75*(20-x)

Total charge = 95x + 75(20 - x) = 1800

95x + 1500 - 75x = 1800

20x = 300

x = 15, 20 - x = 5

So the first one worked 15 hours, the second one worked 5 hours.