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

Answer: $4,664

Step-by-step explanation:

Direct Variation can be set up as a proportion:

$\dfrac{\text{Property Tax}}{\text{Assessed Valuation}}:\dfrac{1590}{81,000}=\dfrac{x}{237,600}$

Cross Multiply:               x = 4664

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$Answer: 4,664Step-by-step explanation:Direct Variation can be set up as a proportion:\dfrac{\text{Property Tax}}{\text{Assessed Valuation}}:\dfrac{1590}{81,000}=\dfrac{x}{237,600}Assessed ValuationProperty Tax:81,0001590=237,600xCross Multiply: x = 4664$