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If a real estate agent receives 17 percent of the selling price of each house he sells, then what would the agent make if the house sells for $180,000?

User Shaunti Fondrisi
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The answer is 30600, Sell price is 180000 the Commission rate is 17% so just do .17 x 180000=30600
User Peter Petrus
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Answer:

$30600

Explanation:

The selling price is $180,000

The commission rate is 17% of this

(17/100) * 180000 = 30600

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