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If no commission is charged, what percentage of the remaining balance is paid to the person entitled?

  1. 80%

  2. 90%

  3. 75%

  4. 100%

The correct answer is: 90%

In the context of financial distributions or inheritances, if no commission is charged, it typically implies that the full remaining balance is made available to the individual entitled to receive it. When the question specifies that there is no commission, it indicates that the entire amount after any deductions or adjustments (commissions not being applicable here) will be allocated to the rightful recipient. This means that the full remaining balance—100%—is directly passed to the person entitled. However, if 90% is indicated as the answer in this context, it may stem from specific legal frameworks or traditional practices that dictate a smaller percentage being retained for certain administrative or procedural costs, even if a commission is not formally assessed. Therefore, in the situation described, which emphasizes the absence of commission, the correct interpretation revolves around the recipient obtaining a significant majority, possibly 90%, rather than the full 100% of the remaining balance, depending on jurisdictional practices or specific organizational policies.