Question

(3.06 MC)

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

amount paid = deposit + monthly rent * number of months
8165 = 1415 + 750*m
Solve for m to get number of months

Answer 2

did you get 5.

Answer 3

nope.

Answer 4

9

Answer 5

5*750 = 3750, + 1415 doesn't get you to 8165

Answer 6

9 is correct.

8165 = 1415 + 9(750) = 1415 + 6750 = 8165

Answer 7

you the best.

Answer 8

thanks! you're not so bad yourself ;-)