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Joey wrote a book about his favorite Author.

He receives 12% royalty based on the total sales
of the book. The book sells for $25 per copy.
2,000 copies of the book were sold last year.
How much did Joey receive in royalty
payments?​

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Answer: $6000

Explanation:

Multiply the cost of the book by the decimal equivalent of 12% (25 x .12). this equal 3 dollars per book. 2,000 copies of the book were sold, so you would multiply 2000 by 3. 2000 x 3 = 6000

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