Question

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 $2475 . What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $200 per hour?

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Answer 1

Rates :

$95 per hour and $105 per hour

Explanation:

Let their rate = x and y respectively :

10x + 15y = 2475 - - - - (1)

x + y = 200 - - - - (2)

x = 200 - y - - (3)

Put (3) into (1)

10(200 - y) + 15y = 2475

2000 - 10y + 15y = 2475

5y = 2475 - 2000

5y = 475

y = 95

x = 200 - y

x = 200 - 95

x = 105