Please can you solve this problem: Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 20 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours.Together they charged a total of $2675. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $220 per hour?

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Please can you solve this problem:  Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 20 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours.Together they charged a total of  $2675. What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $220 per hour?

anonymous · Answer

Mechanic 1 = $105 per hour. $105x20hours=$2100 total
Mechanic 2 = $115 per hour. $115x5hours=$525 total

$2100 + $525 = $2675

anonymous · Answer

Also, 115+105 = $220 per hour total.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you

anonymous · Answer

np