document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=277659>Question 277659</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> In renting an apartment with two other friends.  Mike agreed to pay $100 security depost by himself.  The 3 of them agreed to contribute equally toward the monthly rent.  Mike's first check to the apt owner was for $425.  What was the monthly rent for the apt? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let the monthly rent be x\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "each has to pay x/3 per month\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Mike paid the deposit of $100\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So he has to give a check of x/3 +100 which was 425\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x/3 + 100 = 425\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x/3 = 425-100\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x/3 = 325\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x= 975  rent for the month </SPAN>\n" );
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