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An art dealer makes 17.5% commission on every painting sold. If a painting sold for $1,500, what was the commission?

User Adjuremods
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Answer:

262.50

Explanation:

change 17.5% into 0.175 then multiply it by 1,500

User Jeorfevre
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Answer:

262.5 dollars

Explanation:

17.5% of 1500 is 262.5