Question

the first mechanic worked for 10 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 15 hours. together they charged a total of $1300. what was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $105 per hour?

Answer 1

1st mechanic charges $55 per hour

2nd mechanic charges $50 per hour

Explanation:

Suppose rate charged per hour for first meachnic is "x"

rate charged per hour for 2nd mechanic is "y"

So,

1st mechanic 10 hrs, 2nd mechanic 15 hrs, total charge 1300, so we can write:

10x + 15y = 1300

Also, total hourly rate of both is 105, so we can write:

x + y = 105

or

x = 105 - y

We can substitute this into 1st equation and solve for y:

`10x + 15y = 1300\\10(105-y) + 15y = 1300\\1050-10y+15y=1300\\5y=250\\y=50`

And x is:

x = 105 - y

x = 105 - 50

x = 55

1st mechanic charges $55 per hour

2nd mechanic charges $50 per hour