SOLUTION: If a salesperson receives 7,500 for selling a house for 120,000, how much will he make if he sells one for 150,000? How would I solve this? Thank You

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Question 459318: If a salesperson receives 7,500 for selling a house for 120,000, how much will he make if he sells one for 150,000?
How would I solve this? Thank You

Answer by simranb(63) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
He gets 7500 for 120,000
how much for 150,000
7500 --- 120000
? --- 150000
Cross multiply
120000*?=150000*7500
? = %28150000%2A7500%29%2F120000
? = 9375
He will get $ 9375
Hope it helps!