SOLUTION: suppose a house in indianapolis with an index of 79 is valued at 96,000.Find what a similar house would cost in tampa with an index of 72.

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Question 507561: suppose a house in indianapolis with an index of 79 is valued at 96,000.Find what a similar house would cost in tampa with an index of 72.
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use proportions:
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72/79 = x/96000
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x = 72*96000/79
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x = 87493.67088607595
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Done.