SOLUTION: Eighteen owners share the maintenance cost of a condominium complex. If six more units are sold, the maintenance cost will be reduced by $12 per month for each of the present owne

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Question 1094956: Eighteen owners share the maintenance cost of a condominium complex. If six more units are sold, the maintenance cost will be reduced by $12 per month for each of the present owners. What is the total monthly maintenance cost for the condominium complex?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be one share of the maintenance cost of the complex. Then:
18n=24(n-12)
18n=24n-288
Solve for n
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