Thelma is a real estate agent negotiating the sale of a property with a listed price of $180,000. The buyer and seller of the property have agreed to a sale price that is 15% lower than the listed price.  If Thelma earns a 6% commission based on the negotiated sale price, how much will she earn for this sale?

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Thelma is a real estate agent negotiating the sale of a property with a listed price of $180,000. The buyer and seller of the property have agreed to a sale price that is 15% lower than the listed price. 

If Thelma earns a 6% commission based on the negotiated sale price, how much will she earn for this sale? 

 
 
 
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