Real Estate Math
A buyer makes a $3,000 earnest money deposit on a $250,000 home. What percentage of the purchase price is the earnest money?
A0.8%
B1.2%✓ Correct
C1.5%
D2.0%
Explanation
Percentage = $3,000 ÷ $250,000 = 0.012 = 1.2%. Using the values given ($3,000, $250,000), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is 1.2%.. This is a common calculation on the Idaho real estate exam.
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