Introduction

Have you ever heard your parents complain that their paycheck stays the same but their bills keep getting larger and larger? Rent is one thing that will likely increase each time a new contract is signed.

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Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Predict rent increases.

Enduring Understandings

  • Consumer decisions are made by evaluating data.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Algebra with Finance standards: 17.