Answer:
honestly this is a very poorly worded question...
it can be interpreted in several different ways....
the cost of the house (for them to purchase it) was
$129,625 + $18,375 = $148,000
The total amount that they paid for the house (money spent)
was
$129,625 + $18,375 + $273,116 = $421,116
all being said I think that the $148,000 is the answer that the question
is trying for you to figure out
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