SOLUTION: would like to receive 136,000 after deducting the 6% commission due to real estate agent. What should the selling price for the house be to the nearest dollar?
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Question 95389: would like to receive 136,000 after deducting the 6% commission due to real estate agent. What should the selling price for the house be to the nearest dollar?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the agent gets 6% leaving the owner with 94%, so 94% of the selling price must equal 136000
.94x=136000 ... x=144681 (to the nearest dollar)
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