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smileyx92
12-23-2005, 02:39 AM
Hi, i need some help with some of the percent problems even my mom doesn't know!! I need help with these 2 problems, but I know the answers. Just don't know how to get them! Here they are:

The Perkins family bought a house and made a 25% down payment of $19,625. Find the price of the house.
Answer: $78,500

A salesperson earns 12.5&. Wat is the comission earned on saole of $15,875.95?
Answer: $1984.49

Thx! I hope u plz help me!

LittleJoe
12-23-2005, 02:46 AM
You would do $19,625 divided by 25%.

smileyx92
12-23-2005, 03:17 AM
Thx!! Now I just need help with the second one...