Mindy, a local artist, sells a piece of art at the pizza shop for $15, and the shop takes 15 percent commission. Instead of receiving money, Mindy would like a $12 pizza, including 5 percent sales tax. Is this a fair trade? Explain how to find the solution.
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Yes. Subtract the 15% commission ($2.25) from the $15 art price to find that Mindy would receive $12.75. The pizza costs $12.60 with tax, so the trade is fair for Mindy.