Question

A real estate agent charges ​$100 to place a rental listing plus 15​% of the yearly rent. An apartment was rented by the agent for one year. She charged the landowner ​$1540. How much did the apartment cost to rent for one​ year?

Answer 1

9,600

Explanation:

100+.15x=1540

.15x=100-1540

.15x=1440

X=9,600

Answer 2

1655

Explanation:

add 100+15 together then add that answer with 1540