Real Estate Math
A Connecticut seller paid $285,000 for a home and sold it for $342,000. After paying a 6% commission, what was the seller's gain net of commission?
A$22,488
B$36,480✓ Correct
C$31,008
D$57,000
Explanation
Commission = $342,000 × 0.06 = $20,520.
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