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Timmons sold a TV set costing Ksh. 47,000 at a profit of 20%. He earned a commission of 22.5 % on the profit. Find the...

Timmons sold a TV set costing Ksh. 47,000 at a profit of 20%. He earned a commission of 22.5 % on the profit. Find the commission he earned.

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