You just won $50,000. In order to minimize your taxes, you must buy a house. Choice A is a stunning 2-story brick home, 25 feet by 45 feet, costs $220,000, and requires a down payment of 22%. Choice B is a gorgeous 2-story colonial with a completely finished basement, 40 feet by 30 feet, costs $235,000, and requires a down payment of 25%. Choice C is beautiful 1-story penthouse with incredible city views, 50 feet by 45 feet, costs $275,000 and requires a down payment of 27%. 1) What is the square footage? (Use 1-story only; do not multiply by 2 for the 2-story homes) A: _____________ B: ________________ C: _________________

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You just won $50,000. In order to minimize your taxes, you must buy a house.
Choice A is a stunning 2-story brick home, 25 feet by 45 feet, costs $220,000, and requires a down payment of 22%.

Choice B is a gorgeous 2-story colonial with a completely finished basement, 40 feet by 30 feet, costs $235,000, and requires a down payment of 25%.

Choice C is beautiful 1-story penthouse with incredible city views, 50 feet by 45 feet, costs $275,000 and requires a down payment of 27%.

1) What is the square footage? (Use 1-story only; do not multiply by 2 for the 2-story homes)

A: _____________ B: ________________ C: _________________

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