The annual real estate tax on a duplex house is 20,949 and the owener sells the house after 9 months of the tax year. How much annual tax will the seller pay, and how much will the buyer?

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goformit100 · Answer

Very rich question, concerning 'Duplex'.... sorry Ma'am Just Kidding

aum · Answer

9 months is 9/12 or 3/4 or 0.75 into the year when the sale takes place. 
So the owner will pay 0.75 of the annual real estate tax and the buyer will pay 0.25 of the tax.

Owner pays $20,949 * 0.75 = ? 
Buyer pays  $20,949 * 0.25 = ?

anonymous · Answer

Thank you @Aum, your answer was correct. I did the math according to your equation and got the answer correct. :)

anonymous · Answer

@goformit100 that is alright. You definitely need a little humor in the math world!

goformit100 · Answer

@choochamo  Ma'am, Humor means ?

goformit100 · Answer

Please Reply....

anonymous · Answer

Uh, humor means laughter.

aum · Answer

You are welcome.  Glad to be able to help.