Which has the greater area: a square with a side that measures 17 inches or a 16 1/2 inch by 18-inch rectangle? How much more area does that figure have?

The squares area is 17 * 17 which is 289

The rectangles area is 16.5 * 18 which is 297

So the rectangles area is greater than the squares by 8 inches.

$650 per month plus utilities

step-by-step explanation:

just based on the info you gave, it would seem more cost effective to rent at $650 per month plus utilities.   if utilities are, in fact, $150 per month, your monthly living costs would be $800 as opposed to the other option of $825.