SOLUTION: In a month Andrew spends as much on rent as he does on food for his family. Last month, he spent $1650 on rent and food .How much did he spend on rent.

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Question 1037911: In a month Andrew spends as much on rent as he does on food for his family. Last month, he spent $1650 on rent and food .How much did he spend on rent.

Answer by Aldorozos(172)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Another way to think about this problem is Andrew is spending half of his money on food and half on rent. If he spent total of 1650, this means half of it spent on food and half for rent. Half of 1650 is 825
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