Question

Andrew paid an agency 10% of his first year's rent for finding him an apartment. His rent is $1,800 per month.

$216
$900
$1,800
$2,160

Answer 1

D. $2,160

Explanation:

$1800 per month * 12 months = $21,600

10% of $21,600 = 0.1 * $21,600 = $2,160

Answer 2

$2,160

Explanation:

There are 12 months in a year

1800 *12 = 21600

He pays 21600 per year in rent

He pays the agency 10%

21600 * 10%

21600*.10

2160

He pays the agency 2160