Question

Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 10 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours. Together they charged a total of $1125. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $140 per hour?

Answer 1

The first mechanic charged $ 85 an hour, and the second mechanic charged $ 55 an hour.

Explanation:

Given that two mechanics worked on a car, and the first mechanic worked for 10 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours, and together they charged a total of $ 1125, to determine what was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $ 140 per hour, the following calculation must be performed:

1125/15 = X

75 = X

80 x 10 + 60 x 5 = 800 + 300 = 1100

85 x 10 + 55 x 5 = 850 + 275 = 1125

Therefore, the first mechanic charged $ 85 an hour, and the second mechanic charged $ 55 an hour.