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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +c+ = the cost of the house
+.06c+=+8800+
+c+=+8800+%2F+.06+
+c+=+146666.67+
$146,667 to the nearest dollar