Given the Following Information, Compute the Taxable Value for the Particular

question 15

Multiple Choice

Given the following information, compute the taxable value for the particular piece of property in dollar terms. Market value of property: $500,000, Assessed value of property: 85 % of the market value of the property, Exemptions: $50,000, Taxes paid: $8,250.

• A) $75,000
• B) $375,000
• C) $416,750
• D) $425,000

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