SOLUTION: John sold a house and made 6% commission which was $8800. how much was the cost of the house?

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Question 870571: John sold a house and made 6% commission which was $8800. how much was the cost of the house?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the cost of the house



$146,667 to the nearest dollar

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