Phil will be moving into a new apartment. If he lives alone, his rent will cost $400 per month. If he has a roommate, the total rent will be 30 percent more, but he will pay only half of it. How much money

Amischiefr asked May 9, 2023

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Amischiefr asked May 9, 2023

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Answer:

$140

Explanation:

Rent alone = 400

Rent with roommate = (400 + 30%) / 2
= (400 + 120) / 2

= 520 / 2

Rent with roommate = 260

400 - 260 = 140

Mehmet Aras answered May 16, 2023

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