Suppose the market determined rent for apartments is too high for common people to afford. If the government comes forward to help those seeking apartments on rent by imposing control on rent, what impact will it have on the market for apartments?
Question 111
Living on his own Sanjay is looking for one bedroom apartment for rent. At Neelgiri apartment, rent for the first two months is 20% off. The one bedroom rate at Neelgiri is Rs.6000 per month. At Savana apartment, the first month is 50% off. The one bedroom rate at Savana apartment is 7000 per month. Which apartment will be cheaper for the first two months? By how much?