Question

Rachel moved into a new apartment m months ago and paid a $1415 deposit. She pays a monthly rent of $750.

How many months has she lived in her apartment if she has paid $8,165?

Answer 1

First subtract 1415 from 8165 and then divide the remaining number by 750 to get M

Answer 2

\[M = 8,165 - 1,415 \div 750\]

Answer 3

9

Answer 4

There's your answer.

Answer 5

9 months ?

Answer 6

Yep. It's just a simple problem worded to be confusing.

Answer 7

ok thank you :)

Answer 8

No problem.