Desiree wants to move into a new apartment. Suppose her monthly income is $4,500. To be able to rent, Desiree’s monthly income must be at least three times as much as the monthly rent. What is the maximum rental fee Desiree can afford?

Answer 1

Desiree's monthly income must be at least three times the monthly rent.

Let the maximum rental fee Desiree can afford be x.
So, 3x ≤ $4,500
Dividing by 3 on both sides, we get:
x ≤ $4,500 / 3
x ≤ $1,500

Therefore, the maximum rental fee Desiree can afford is $1,500 per month.