Curly and Moe are considering living alone or being roommates and splitting the rent for the next twelve months.If they live alone,they each rent a one bedroom,one bath apartment for $500 per month,while if they are roommates,they can split a two bedroom,one bath apartment for $800 per month.The one difficulty they have is that Moe snores very loudly.Curly estimates the cost of poor sleep due to Moe's snoring at $150 per month.Moe could obtain a snore-eliminating device for $50 per month.
Refer to the information given above.Curly would be willing to pay _____ per month to eliminate Moe's snoring.
A)exactly $50
B)no more than $100
C)up to $150
D)nothing

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Renting a separate apartment would cost Curly $100 more than splitting an $800 per month rent bill.

Curly and Moe Are Considering Living Alone or Being Roommates