The labor cost 16*$75=$<<16*75=1200>>1200

So the total cost was $1200+$1200=$<<1200+1200=2400>>2400

# Answer

2400
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John's car needs a new engine.  The labor costs $75 an hour for 16 hours.  The part itself cost $1200.  How much did the repairs cost in total?
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John's car needs a new engine.  The labor costs $75 an hour for 16 hours.  The part itself cost $1200.  How much did the repairs cost in total?
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