Real Estate Math
A South Carolina buyer must pay $4,625 in transfer taxes at closing. What was the approximate sale price?
A$1,150,000
B$1,200,000
C$1,250,000✓ Correct
D$1,300,000
Explanation
Transfer tax = $1.85 per $500. $4,625 ÷ $1.85 = 2,500 units × $500 = $1,250,000. Using the values given ($4,625), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is $1,250,000.. This is a common calculation on the South Carolina real estate exam.
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