Question

Two friends are renting an apartment. They pay the landlord the first month’s rent. The landlord also requires them to pay an additional half of a month’s rent for a security deposit. The total amount they pay the landlord before moving in is $1725. What is the monthly rent?
A.
x−1/2x=1725; $3450


B.
x = 1725; $1725


C.
x+1/2x=1725; $1150


D.
x+1/2x=1725; $575

Answer 1

C. x+1/2x=1725; $1150