SOLUTION: A real estate agent sells a house for $243,222. A sales commission of 5% is charged. The agent gets 62% of this commission. How much money does the agent get?

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Question 979924: A real estate agent sells a house for $243,222. A sales commission of 5% is charged. The agent gets 62% of this commission. How much money does the agent get?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%  of  $243,222  is  5%2F100.243222 = $12,161.1.

62%  of  $12,161.1  is  62%2F100.12161.1 = $7,539.88 =~ $7,540.