Question

The monthly property tax for a home, in dollars, in a certain city y years after 1990 is $320 + $35y.

Which of the following is correct?
OA. The property tax increased by $35 each year after 1990.
OB. The property tax increased by $320 each year after 1990.
OC. The property tax decreased by $320 each year after 1990.
OD. The property tax decreased by $35 each year after 1990.

Answer 1

The property tax for a home in the given city increases by $35 each year after 1990, starting with a base amount of $320 in 1990.

Step-by-step explanation:

The monthly property tax for a home in a certain city y years after 1990 is given by the formula $320 + $35y. By examining the formula, we can determine how the property tax changes over time. The $35y term implies that for each year y after 1990, the property tax increases by $35. The initial amount of $320 is the base property tax in the year 1990. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that the property tax increased by $35 each year after 1990.