Property Valuation
Which appraisal approach is most appropriate for a new elementary school in Columbia, SC?
ASales comparison approach
BIncome approach
CCost approach✓ Correct
DGross rent multiplier approach
Explanation
The cost approach is most appropriate for special-use properties (schools, churches, government buildings) that rarely sell and do not generate income, because comparable sales and income data are scarce.
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