Real Estate Math
A Maine home sells for $310,000. The transfer tax is $2.20 per $500. What is each party's share of the transfer tax?
A$341
B$682✓ Correct
C$1,364
D$1,860
Explanation
Total tax = ($310,000 ÷ $500) × $2.20 = 620 × $2.
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