Question

In order to move in to a rental house, Sky and Max must pay a deposit of $1,500. At the end of one year, Sky and Max have spent a total of $11,280 on their rental costs. How much did they pay for their monthly rent payment?
a.
$750
b.
$815
c.
$940
d.
$1,065

Answer 1

Let the monthly rent be R. They paid a $1,500 deposit plus 12 months of rent:

1500 + 12R = 11,280
12R = 11,280 − 1,500 = 9,780
R = 9,780 / 12 = 815

Answer: $815 (choice b).