Real Estate Math
A Vermont property was purchased for $180,000 and sold five years later for $225,000. What was the percentage appreciation?
A20%
B22%
C25%✓ Correct
D30%
Explanation
Appreciation = ($225,000 - $180,000) / $180,000 = $45,000 / $180,000 = 25%. Using the values given ($180,000, $225,000), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is 25%.. This is a common calculation on the Vermont real estate exam.
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