Joe and Linda Have the Opportunity to Purchase a New

question 23

Multiple Choice

Joe and Linda have the opportunity to purchase a new home.The house in Glen Oaks is currently worth $250,000 but is predicted to be worth $270,000 in a year.What is the rate of appreciation for the house from one year to the next?

• A)5 percent
• B)6 percent
• C)7 percent
• D)8 percent

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