Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers

8th Edition

ISBN: 9781305886803

Author: Brechner

Publisher: Cengage

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Chapter 18, Problem 17AT

As the lax assessor for Barclay County, you have been informed that an additional $4,500,000 in taxes will be required next year for new street lighting and bridge repairs. If the total assessed value of the property in Barclay County is $6,500,000,000, how much will this add to property taxes?

a. As a percent

b. Per $100 of assessed value

c. Per $ 1,000 of assessed value

d. In mills

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Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers

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