Question

John makes a commission of 6% when he sells a house how much is john's commission if he is sells a house for $300,000

Answer 1

18,000

Explanation:

6% is 0.06

300,000 * 0.06 = 18,000

Answer 2

John's commision is $18,000

Explanation:

This is is essentially asking what 6% of $300,000 is.

6% in decimal form equals 0.06

You then multiple the decimal to the orginal value.

(0.06)(300,000) = 18,000

John's commision is $18,000