A recent graduate is contemplating whether to move from their current apartment to a larger apartment. They work from home, in addition the current apartment has loud neighbors, making it difficult to think and work. The new apartment is located in a more affluent area of town but managed by a friend who can give them a discount on the rent. The current rent is $$900$ per month with two months left on the lease. Whether they continue to live in the current apartment or not, they will have to pay the last two months of rent.

The larger apartment normally rents for $$1,000$ per month, but they can rent it for $$600$ per month plus utilities which are around $$150$ per month. With the new apartment being larger, a move requires purchasing more furniture. They know a great place to buy high quality used furniture for a reasonable price.

Their employer now requires employees work in the main office at least three days each week. The current apartment is within walking distance of the office, with the new apartment being five miles away. They do not own a vehicle. How does this affect their decision?

a$)$ It would make both apartments less desirable.

b$)$ It would have no effect on the decision; buying or not buying a car is a separate decision.

c$)$ It would make the new apartment more desirable.

d$)$ It would make both apartments more desirable.

e$)$ It would make the old apartment more desirable.