SOLUTION: Two friends rent an apartment for $975 per month. Since one bedroom is 60 square feet larger than the other bedroom, each person’s rent contribution is based on bedroom size. Eac

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Question 231955: Two friends rent an apartment for $975 per month. Since one bedroom is 60 square feet larger than the other bedroom, each person’s rent contribution is based on bedroom size. Each person agrees to pay $3.25 per square foot of bedroom area. What is the size of the larger bedroom
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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975/3.25=300 sq ft total
x+x+60=300
2x=240
x=120 sq ft
x+60=180 sq ft