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Question 150321: Mark and Brenda wish to get $82,800 for their home. The real estate agent's
commission is 10% of the selling price. What should the selling price be?
: Mark and Brenda wish to get $82,800 for their home. The real estate agent's
commission is 10% of the selling price. What should the selling price be?

Answer by nerdybill(1129) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"selling price" - "commission" = "money from sale of home"
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Let x = selling price
then
x - .10x = 82800
x(1-.10) = 82800
x(.90) = 82800
x = 82800/(.90)
x = $92,000