Problema Solution
Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 5 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 15 hours. Together they charged a total of $1450 . What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $160 per hour?
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Let x and y be rates per hour of mechanics 1 and 2, respectively
20x + 5y = 2900
x + y = 235
y = 235-x
20x + 5(235-x) = 2900
15x = 1725
x = 115
y = 235-115 = 120
Mechanic 1 charged $115 per hour
Mechanic 2 charged $120 per hour