Six verified, closely comparable vacant-site sales support $118,000. Extraction from two poorly supported depreciation estimates gives $109,000; an allocation ratio of uncertain relevance gives $124,000. Which indication deserves most weight?
Correct Answer
A) $118,000, supported by the verified comparable vacant-site sales
The verified, comparable vacant-land sales provide the strongest stated evidence. The extraction and allocation estimates have less reliable supporting inputs in this scenario. The selection follows the relative support, rather than a universal rule that a certain number of sales always controls.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The verified, comparable vacant-land sales provide the strongest stated evidence. The extraction and allocation estimates have less reliable supporting inputs in this scenario. The selection follows the relative support, rather than a universal rule that a certain number of sales always controls.
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