Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
The diagram is drawn and attached below.
From the diagram


9/X = 4%/1
CHECK
CROSS MULTIPLY
9=4%X
DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY 4%
9/4%= 4%X/4%
225=X
225 X 4% = 9
9=9
According to the markings, BD = DC. From this fact
BD = DC
BD + DC = BC
18 + 18 = BC
BC = 36 <<<<<< Answer
100% = 1.0
2.5% = 0.025
So now we know the decimal that corresponds to 2.5%, so all we have to do is multiply the price of the boat by this value in order to find the commission earned:
18 500 x 0.025 = $462.50