Question

ericka, a realestate agent, specializes in leasing apartments. her commision is 150% of her clients monthly rent. last week, she earned $850 in commision for an apartment that she helped her client to lease. how much is the monthly rent? please help show working out

Answer 1

Probably Erica is charging 150% of the first month of rental/leasing an apartment.

$850 being 150% of the rental/ lease for a month

the amount Erica's fee is based is $850×100:150=$566.(6)