Question

Sam is moving into a new apartment.before he moves in ,the landlord asks that he pay the first month's rent and a security deposit equal to 1.5 times the monthly rent. the total that an pays the landlord before he moves is $3275. what is the monthly rent?

Answer 1

the first month's rent ----- x

a security deposit equal to 1.5 times the monthly rent ----- 1.5x

total ------ x+1.5x =2.5x

total ------ $ 3275, so

2.5x = 3275

x = 1310

Answer: The monthly rent is $1310.