Real Estate Math
A Wisconsin buyer makes a $15,000 earnest money deposit on a $300,000 home. What percentage is the earnest money of the purchase price?
A4%
B5%✓ Correct
C6%
D7%
Explanation
Earnest money percentage = $15,000 ÷ $300,000 = 0.05 = 5%. Using the values given ($15,000, $300,000), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is 5%.. This is a common calculation on the Wisconsin real estate exam.
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