Question

Kelly pays 15% more each month in rent than Cici, and together they pay $1021.25 per month. How much does Cici pay per

month?

Answer 1

$475

Explanation:

Let the amount paid by Cici per month to be -------- $ x

Kelly pays 15 % more , this will be -------115/100 * x =$ 1.15x

The equation for the sum is :

$x + $ 1.15x = $1021.25

2.15 x = 1021.25

x = 1021.25 / 2.15

x = $475