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Every math formula on the Florida RE exam — step-by-step with examples

Math is on the exam. Expect 10–15 math questions. Commission, property tax, proration, and cap rate calculations appear most frequently. You do NOT need to memorize complex formulas — just understand the pattern.

8 Key Formulas

Commission Calculation

Likely on Exam

Calculate the total commission earned on a sale.

Commission = Sale Price × Commission Rate
Shortcut
Move decimal 2 places left for %. Then split.
Step-by-Step Process
1
Identify the sale price
2
Convert commission rate to decimal (e.g., 6% = 0.06)
3
Multiply: Sale Price × Rate = Total Commission
4
If split between brokers, divide by the split percentage

Quick Reference — Most Tested Math

Commission
Sale Price × Rate %
Property Tax
Assessed Value × (Mills ÷ 1000)
LTV Ratio
Loan Amount ÷ Appraised Value
Cap Rate Value
NOI ÷ Cap Rate = Value
Down Payment
Sale Price × Down Payment %
Section Acres
640 ÷ 4 per quarter section