alleryStart learning →Helene the realtor receives 3% commission on home sales. How much commission will she earn for selling a $260,000 house?
A$8,700
B$7,800
C$7,600
D$780
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. $7,800
1. Change 3% to a decimal: 0.03.
2. Multiply the decimal by the sale price: 0.03 x 260,000.
3. This gives 7,800.
4. So Helene will receive a commission of $7,800.
_Source: OpenStax Prealgebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 6 "Percents", section 6.3 Solve Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount Applications_
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