Asked by Ese

Mrs. Miller sells a house for $179,000. If she earns a commission of 6%, how much money does she earn? Write a proportion and show your work.

Im so confused everyone has different ways to do it but all get the game answer
Please help

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Answered by Damon
6 % is 6/100 or 0.06 as a fraction
0.06 * 179,000 = 10,740
Answered by Damon
or as a proportion
6/100 = x/179000
x = (6/100 ) 179 000 again
Answered by Damon
Indeed there are lots of ways to think about percent of something, but the answer is always the same :)
Answered by Ese
I kinda understand.
Thank you.
Answered by Ese
Never mind I understand, Thank you.
Answered by Damon
Good :) You are welcome.
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