Real Estate Math
An Iowa buyer wants to know what percentage of the sale price their $12,000 down payment represents on a $160,000 home purchase.
A7.5%✓ Correct
B12%
C15%
D8%
Explanation
Down payment percentage = Down Payment / Purchase Price = $12,000 / $160,000 = 0.075 = 7.5%. Using the values given ($12,000, $160,000), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is 7.5%.. This is a common calculation on the Iowa real estate exam.
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