Could someone explain to me why I divide by 1.05 instead of subtract 5%?

[cdanj]

199,500 x 1.05 = 209,475 - so yes, you need to divide by 1.05 - it is 5% superior

That's the math I was getting.
In reality I'm just trying to grasp it so I can answer a question on the test correctly when I see it instead of doing the same math that apparently makes sense to both of us.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

That's the math I was getting.

You have to read the question carefully as they are intended to trick you. And it is nonsensical. No one can determine that a property is exactly 5% more valuable and if so, you are not going to apply percentages - you'll use the actual calculated number.

And alternatively you could say the inverse of 1.05 = 0.952381 x 210,000 = 200,000 (12C = 210,000 ENTER 1.05 ENTER 1/x key, x yields 200,000)

 

[cdanj]

Exactly. I just need to either remember the wording so I can catch it, or accept that they will trick me and get it wrong.
I'm averaging over 90% on the simulated exams from compucram. I'm now going to do Appraisal institute until I can get over 90. Certified residential Test on Thursday and I want to pass it first time. .
I would just take it twice, but the scheduling is about two weeks out and I can't take the stress of waiting. I'm losing sleep over it, to the point I kinda can't think straight. I don't deal well with big events coming up.
But be careful, there are some pretty particular fellows on here that will jump down your throat if you say you can't be 5% exact. I've experienced it myself.