House A has an ocean view and House B does not. In all other respects, the two houses are the same. The market price of house A is $2,800,000; the market price of house B is $2,600,000. The ocean view is therefore valued at
A) $200,000.
B) $1,950,000.
C) -$700,000.
D) $2,700,000.
A
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