Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 15 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours. Together they charged a total of $1275 . What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $165 per hour?

Question

Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 15  hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5  hours. Together they charged a total of $1275  . What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $165  per hour?

anonymous · Answer

x+y=165
15x+5y=1275

anonymous · Answer

x=45
y=120 is the answer I am coming up with..... is that correct?