Real Estate Math
A Colorado broker negotiates a 7% commission on a commercial sale. The total commission is $56,000. What was the sale price of the property?
A$700,000
B$785,714
C$800,000✓ Correct
D$840,000
Explanation
Sale price = Commission / Commission Rate = $56,000 / 0.07 = $800,000.
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