SOLUTION: Ahmed's commission rate is 7.5%. He receives a commission of $150 for the sale of a flat screen TV. What was the selling price of the TV?

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Question 1151313: Ahmed's commission rate is 7.5%. He receives a commission of $150 for the sale of a flat screen TV. What was the selling price of the TV?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the selling price be +x+ dollars
+.075x+=+150+
+x+=+2000+
The selling price was $2,000