To solve the given problem, let’s break down the solution step-by-step:
### Step 1: Calculate the Total Square Footage for Each Building
We are provided with the following square footages for each building:
- Building A: 1,500 sq. ft.
- Building B: 1,225 sq. ft.
- Building C: 1,008 sq. ft.
### Step 2: Determine Which Building is Too Small for the Benton Company
The Benton company requires a minimum of 1,200 square feet of space. We need to identify which building, if any, does not meet this requirement.
- Building A: 1,500 sq. ft. (This is sufficient)
- Building B: 1,225 sq. ft. (This is sufficient)
- Building C: 1,008 sq. ft. (This is not sufficient)
Thus, Building C is too small for the company.
### Step 3: Calculate the Monthly Rent From Yearly and Semi-Annual Rent Rates
Next, we need to calculate the monthly rent given the yearly and semi-annual rent amounts:
- Yearly Rent: To find the monthly rent from a yearly rent amount, we divide the yearly rent by 12.
[tex]\[
\text{Monthly Rent} = \frac{\text{Yearly Rent}}{12}
\][/tex]
- Semi-Annual Rent: To find the monthly rent from a semi-annual rent amount, we divide the semi-annual rent by 6 (as there are 6 months in half a year).
[tex]\[
\text{Monthly Rent} = \frac{\text{Semi-Annual Rent}}{6}
\][/tex]
By following these steps, you can determine the monthly rent for any given yearly or semi-annual rent amounts provided by the leasing agent.
