Proportion:
$179,000/6% = x/100
$179,000/6 = x/1
$179,000 x 1 = x x 6
$179,000 x 6 = x x 100
$1,074,000 = x x 100
$1,074,000/100 = x
x = $10,740
Mrs. Miller earns $10,740 in commission.
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.
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