or its fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, Twin City levied $500 million in property taxes. It collected taxes applicable to fiscal 2020 as follows (in millions): December 15, 2019 $20M January 20, 2020 $440M February 2, 2021 $15M April 5, 2021 $25M For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, how much should Twin City recognize in property tax revenue (in millions) in its general fund? A. $455M. B. $440M. C. $500M. D. $475M.

or its fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, Twin City levied $500 million in property taxes. It collected taxes applicable to fiscal 2020 as follows (in millions): December 15, 2019 $20M January 20, 2020 $440M February 2, 2021 $15M April 5, 2021 $25M For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, how much should Twin City recognize in property tax revenue (in millions) in its general fund? A. $455M. B. $440M. C. $500M. D. $475M.

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