Real Estate Math
A Texas property is taxed at $2.40 per $100. The owner files a homestead exemption of $50,000 reducing the appraised value from $380,000 to $330,000. Annual tax is:
A$7,920✓ Correct
B$7,680
C$9,120
D$8,400
Explanation
Taxable value = $330,000. Annual tax = ($330,000 ÷ $100) × $2.40 = 3,300 × $2.40 = $7,920.
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