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Please help!

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.

Can someone just help me with writing the proportion?

Thanks!! :)

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Will give medal!

Please help!

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.

Can someone just help me with writing the proportion?

Thanks!! :)

anonymous · Answer

179,000/100 = x/6 
Cross multiply.
179,000 * 6 = 100 * x 
1074000 = 100x 
10,740 = x <--- Answer. (:

anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much! You didn't have to solve it, but thanks for trying :)

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome. (: