Question

Two mechanics worked on a car. the first mechanic worked for 20 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 15 hours. together they charged a total of $1775 . what was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $100 per hour?

Answer 1

For this case we have the following variables:
x = amount of $ / hr that the mechanic obtains 1.
y = amount of $ / hr obtained by mechanic 2.
We write the system of equations:
x + y = 100
20x + 15y = 1775
Solving the system of equations we have:
x = 55 $ / hr
y = 45 $ / hr
Answer:
the rate charged per hour by each mechanic was:
x = 55 $ / hr
y = 45 $ / hr