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Exam: Accuplacer Quantitative Reasoning Algebra and Statistics Practice Test

Practice Question

A salesperson's commission is k percent of the selling price of a car. Which of the following represents the commission, in dollars, on 2 cars that sold for $14,000 each?

Answer Choices

  • A: 280k
  • B: 28,000k
  • C: 14,000/(100+2k)
  • D: (28,000+k)/100

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Commission per car = (k/100) * 14,000. For 2 cars = 2 * (k/100) * 14,000 = 280k.

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