Valuation & AppraisalQuestion 64 of 120

In the cost approach, an estimate of the cost to build an exact duplicate of the improvements using the same materials is the:

a.Reproduction cost
b.Replacement cost
c.Assessed cost
d.Depreciated cost

Explanation

Reproduction cost is the cost to construct an exact replica of the improvement using the same design and materials. Replacement cost, by contrast, is the cost to build a functionally equivalent structure using current materials and methods. Appraisers choose the appropriate measure for the cost approach.

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