Two friends are renting an apartment.

Question

They pay the landlord the first month’s rent. The landlord also requires them to pay an additional half of a month’s rent for a security deposit. The total amount they pay the landlord before moving in is $1725. What is the monthly rent?

Answer 1

let's consider

 

monthly rent = x

so

 

x +( 1/2) x = 1725

 

(3/2) x = 1725

 

3x / 2 = 1725

 

3x = 3450

 

x=1150

 

monthly rent = x=$1150