Real Estate Math
A West Virginia property sells for $420,000 and the excise tax is $1.10 per $500. What is the excise tax rounded to the nearest dollar?
A$462
B$924✓ Correct
C$1,386
D$231
Explanation
$420,000 / $500 = 840 units. 840 x $1.10 = $924. Using the values given ($420,000, $1.10), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is $924.. This is a common calculation on the West Virginia real estate exam.
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