The Total Assessed Value of Property in Brockton Has Risen

question 54

Short Answer

The total assessed value of property in Brockton has risen by $97 million from last year's figure of $1.563 billion. The property tax rate last year for city services was $0.94181 per $100 of assessed value. If the city's budget has increased by $750,000, what tax rate should it set for the current year?

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