the monthly rent for an 800 square foot office is $975. For an 1100 square foot office, the rent is $1125. Write and solve a linear equation to find the monthly rent for a 1500 square foot office.

Verified Answer :

For 300 more square feet the rent is $150 more. 
Rent per additional square foot is 150/300 or 0.50. 
For an additional 400 square feet the rent is an additional 400(0.50) or $
200. 
The rent for 1500 feet squared office is $1325.

Answer:

$1325

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

The monthly rent for an 800 square foot office is $975.

For an 1100 square foot office, the rent is $1125.

To Find : Write and solve a linear equation to find the monthly rent for a 1500 square foot office.

Solution:

We will form the equation using two points equation formula

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Substitute the values

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Now we are supposed to find the monthly rent for a 1500 square foot office.

Substitute x = 1500

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Hence the monthly rent for a 1500 square foot office is $1325 .