Ad #1

Attractive & comfortable 2 bedroom, large living room, kitchen (stove and refrigerator)  & modern bath. All utilities arranged.  $450 Private porch, country setting, off street parking, pets OK. call 555 -1234

Ad #2

Cute 1 bedroom apartment near downtown. Great location, clean. $350 includes heat, garbage removal, stove & refrigerator. No off street parking. No pets allowed. Available 12/1. 555-1234

This is an example of a classified ad found in a newspaper.  It is advertising rental properties in a small city.  

DIRECTIONS: Read the above ad and answer the following questions using it and your knowledge of Social Studies. 

1.  If someone with a child is in need of an apartment , which apartment would they probably prefer and why?
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2.  If someone is in a hurry to get in the apartment in October, which apartment is better and why?
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3.  Name 2 similarities and 2 differences in these two possible rentals.
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