Rachel must store a few pieces of her furniture for six months. A storage unit costs $55 for the first month and $47.50 for the remaining months. How much will it cost to store her furniture?

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Answer 1 · 2017-03-22T15:35:34

#=$292.50#

Summarise the information that is given first.

She needs the storage for 6 months.

#1# month at #$55 and 5 # months at #$47.50#

Now you can do the calculations:

#1 xx 55 + 5 xx47.50#

#= 55 + 237.50#

#=$292.50#