SOLUTION: Two friends are renting an apartment. They pay the landlord the first month's rent. The landlord also requires them to pay an additional halfof month's rent for a security deposit.

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Question 678911: Two friends are renting an apartment. They pay the landlord the first month's rent. The landlord also requires them to pay an additional halfof month's rent for a security deposit.The total amount they pay the landlord before moving in is $1725. What is the monthly rent? show your work to support your answer.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = first month's rent
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x + .5x = 1725
1.5x = 1725
x = 1725%2F1.5 = highlight_green%281150%29 is the monthly rent
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