Real Estate Math
An Idaho listing sells for $365,000. The buyer paid $18,250 earnest money. The earnest money is what percentage of the sale price?
A4%
B5%✓ Correct
C6%
D7%
Explanation
Percentage = $18,250 ÷ $365,000 = 0.05 = 5%. Using the values given ($365,000, $18,250), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is 5%.. This is a common calculation on the Idaho real estate exam.
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