Solve the problem.
-The table below shows a housing index that can be used to compare housing prices in different cities. $$\begin{array} { l | l }
\text { CITY } & \text { INDEX } \
\hline \text { Juneau, AK } & 100 \
\text { Palo Alto, CA } & 365 \
\text { Denver, CO } & 87 \
\text { Spokane, WA } & 78 \
\text { Boston, MA } & 182 \
\text { Manhattan, NY } & 495
\end{array}$$ Suppose you see a house valued at $710,000 in Palo Alto. Find the price of a comparable house in
Boston.
A)$354,027
B)$283,222
C)$1,423,901
D)$318,625

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Solve the problem.
-The table below shows a housing index that can be used to compare housing prices in different cities. $$\begin{array} { l | l } 
\text { CITY } & \text { INDEX } \
\hline \text { Juneau, AK } & 100 \
\text { Palo Alto, CA } & 365 \
\text { Denver, CO } & 87 \
\text { Spokane, WA } & 78 \
\text { Boston, MA } & 182 \
\text { Manhattan, NY } & 495
\end{array}$$ Suppose you see a house valued at $710,000 in Palo Alto. Find the price of a comparable house in
Boston.
A)$354,027
B)$283,222
C)$1,423,901
D)$318,625

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the price of a comparable house in Boston, use the ratio of the indices: (182/365) * $710,000 = $354,027.

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