Asked by Diana Ceniceros on Sep 23, 2024

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​A consumer values a house at $525,000 and a producer values the same house at $485,000.If the transaction is completed at $510,000,what level of tax rate will result in unconsummated transaction?

A) ​1%
B) 5%
C) 3%
D) ​2%

Unconsummated Transaction

A transaction that is proposed but not finalized or completed.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed on earned income, investments, or properties.

  • Investigate the impact of tax policies on market operations and price formation.
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Kaden Hight8 minutes ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The transaction will only be unconsummated if the tax rate is greater than the difference between the consumer's and producer's valuation divided by the transaction price:
($525,000 - $485,000) / $510,000 = 0.098 or 9.8%.
Therefore, a tax rate of 5% would result in the transaction being unconsummated.