Question

the property tax in a certain country varies directly as assessed valuation. If a tax of $1,590 is charged on a single-family home assessed at $81,000, determine the property tax on an apartment complex assessed at $237,600. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

`Answer: $4,664</p><p></p><p>Step-by-step explanation:</p><p></p><p>Direct Variation can be set up as a proportion:</p><p></p><p>\frac{\text{Property Tax}}{\text{Assessed Valuation}}:(1590)/(81,000)=(x)/(237,600)Assessed ValuationProperty Tax:81,0001590=237,600x</p><p></p><p>Cross Multiply:               x = 4664</p><p></p><p>`

Answer 2

Answer: $4,664

Explanation:

Direct Variation can be set up as a proportion:

`\frac{\text{Property Tax}}{\text{Assessed Valuation}}:(1590)/(81,000)=(x)/(237,600)`

Cross Multiply: x = 4664