Four roommates are going to be sharing the cost of a four-bedroom apartment. The total cost of the rent is $1,600. The utilities fees will vary by month (n dollars) and will be split equally between the four roommates.

Which of the following is the correct algebraic expression of one roommate’s share of the total cost of the apartment?

1. 400 + n
2. n/4 + 1600
3. 1600/4 + n
4. 4n/1600
5.

fraction numerator 1600 space plus thin space n over denominator 4 end fraction

Question

Four roommates are going to be sharing the cost of a four-bedroom apartment. The total cost of the rent is $1,600. The utilities fees will vary by month (n dollars) and will be split equally between the four roommates.

Which of the following is the correct algebraic expression of one roommate’s share of the total cost of the apartment?

1. 400 + n
2. n/4 + 1600
3. 1600/4 + n
4. 4n/1600
5. 
		
fraction numerator 1600 space plus thin space n over denominator 4 end fraction

ccswims · Answer

3

anonymous · Answer

i think it would be 4

anonymous · Answer

i was taught to do it like that

ccswims · Answer

Yea nvm it's 4. ^^ I thought it said "they will split the $1600 up between the 4 people" I didn't see it said they will split the "n" amount up

anonymous · Answer

thank you i have been stuck trying to figure this out

anonymous · Answer

its okay if you need help just message me

anonymous · Answer

total cost = 1600 +n

to find what each person has to pay = total cost divided by 4(number of people)

so therefore the answer is 5 because total cost divided by number of people is (1600+n)/4

answer is 5