Today's question

Question of the day — Saturday, August 29, 2026

Real Estate Math

An investor bought a property for $150,000 and wants to sell it for a 15% profit. What must the sale price be?

  • A. $172,500
  • B. $127,500
  • C. $150,000
  • D. $22,500
Answer

Answer: A

Sale price = cost × (1 + profit%) = $150,000 × 1.15 = $172,500.

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