Math in the Workplace - Geometry
IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION
Analyze and Collect Taxes
GIS Analyst
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Job Description: Perform geographical analysis on land values, land types, and determine fair market values over different geographical areas. |
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Problem:
Jim, an appraiser, needs to find the value of a lot in a subdivision. He knows that land prices in this particular area are selling at $6.25 per square foot. 
Jim has the following lot to appraise, but he must first find the square footage to determine the appraised value of the lot.
 IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION
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Solution:
| Area of circle |
= pr2
= Ѕ (pr2)
= Ѕ (p(25)2)
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= 981.75 sq. ft. |
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| Area of square |
= length x width
= 75 ft. x 50 ft.
= 3,750 sq. ft. |
Square + half circle = 3,750 + 981.75 = 4,731.75 sq. ft.
$6.25 x 4,731.75 = $29,573.44