Mrs. Doubtfire owns two properties in two different towns. House #1 has a market value of $243,569 and is assessed at 45% of its market value. The tax rate is $5.75 per $1000. House #2 has a market value of $179,087 and is assessed at 55% of its market value. The tax rate is 19.6 mills per $1. What is the total tax Mrs. Doubtfire will have to pay for both homes.

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Mrs. Doubtfire owns two properties in two different
towns. House #1 has a market value of $243,569 and
is assessed at 45% of its market value. The tax rate
is $5.75 per $1000. House #2 has a market value of
$179,087 and is assessed at 55% of its market value.
The tax rate is 19.6 mills per $1. What is the total tax
Mrs. Doubtfire will have to pay for both homes.
Transcribed Image Text:Mrs. Doubtfire owns two properties in two different towns. House #1 has a market value of $243,569 and is assessed at 45% of its market value. The tax rate is $5.75 per $1000. House #2 has a market value of $179,087 and is assessed at 55% of its market value. The tax rate is 19.6 mills per $1. What is the total tax Mrs. Doubtfire will have to pay for both homes.
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