Real Estate Math
A house sells for $310,000 with a 5.5% commission. The listing broker and buyer's broker split the commission equally. What does the listing broker's salesperson receive if they get 60% of the listing side?
A$5,115✓ Correct
B$8,525
C$9,300
D$5,580
Explanation
Total commission = $310,000 × 5.5% = $17,050.
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