SOLUTION: a real estate broker's base annual salary is $18,000. she earns 3% commission on total sales. How much did she sell in real estate value during the year to earn $65,000?

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Question 459269: a real estate broker's base annual salary is $18,000. she earns 3% commission on total sales. How much did she sell in real estate value during the year to earn $65,000?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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65000-18000=47000
.03x=47000
x=47000/.03=$1,566,666.67