This experiment was divided into two parts. for the first part of the experiment, the was intentionally manipulated. this was the independent variable. the dependent variable measured was the for the second part of the experiment, the was intentionally manipulated. this was the independent variable. the dependent variable measured was the

Sasha has just gotten a new job in a nearby city. after comparison shopping, she found that renting a nice two-bedroom apartment would cost around $800 per month. her utilities would cost about $150 per month. sasha has enough money saved for a down payment, and she found that she can buy a three-bedroom house or condo with a mortgage payment of $1,000 per month, including taxes and homeowner's insurance. her utilities would cost about $200 per month. what is the advantage of buying the house over renting the apartment?