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Question 130546This question is from textbook algebra
: Hey everyone!
So this problem was a little tricky for me, the problem is: The amount of money that a salesperson makes varies directly as the total amount of sales made. If the salesperson recieves $7,500 for selling a house for $120,000, how much will he or she make if he or she sells a house for 150,000?
Than it also says to cheack the problem, please help me, and Thank you=) This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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7,500/120,000=X/150,000
120,000X=7,500*150,000
120,000X=1,125,000,000
X=112,500,000/120,000
X=$9375 COMMISION ON THE SALE OF $150,000.