Chapter 8 Flashcards
Percent
Many real estate problems involve a rate or percent. A percent is a number expressed as part of 100
total parts. Therefore 6% means 6 out of 100 parts
A part is a
% of the total
Part =
% x total
If part = % x Total, then
Part / Total = %
&
Part / % = Total
If you are looking for the %
Part over Total, or Part divided by Total will give you the %.
If you are looking for the Part
% x Total = Part
If you are looking for the Total
Part over %, or Part divided by % will give you the Total
Area of a square or rectangle
L x W
The result will be in square units
square feet, square yards, etc.
To change square feet to square yards
Divide by 9
1 Acre
43,560 square feet
1 Mile
5280 feet
Taxable value divided by 1000 x mills =
tax
Loan amount divided by 1000 x loan factor =
monthly principal and interest amount
Commission =
Commission rate x sales price