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A retail lease sets base rent plus 5% of sales above $800,000. The tenant sold $1,100,000 last year. The percentage (overage) rent was:

Correct Answer

D) $15,000 above the breakpoint

Why this is correct: Overage rent applies only to sales above the breakpoint: $1,100,000 sales - $800,000 breakpoint = $300,000 overage base × 5% = $15,000. Why the other choices are wrong: $5,500 as a flat participation would be 5% of total sales without a breakpoint. $55,000 on the full sales figure is 5% of total sales, ignoring the breakpoint. $40,000 at the stated percentage is a miscalculation. Exam tip: Overage rent = (Sales - Breakpoint) × Percentage.

Answer Options
A
$5,500 as a flat participation
B
$55,000 on the full sales figure
C
$40,000 at the stated percentage
D
$15,000 above the breakpoint

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Why this is correct: Overage rent applies only to sales above the breakpoint: $1,100,000 sales - $800,000 breakpoint = $300,000 overage base × 5% = $15,000. Why the other choices are wrong: $5,500 as a flat participation would be 5% of total sales without a breakpoint. $55,000 on the full sales figure is 5% of total sales, ignoring the breakpoint. $40,000 at the stated percentage is a miscalculation. Exam tip: Overage rent = (Sales - Breakpoint) × Percentage.

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