The correct answer is A, $3,150.
First convert the assessed value into $1,000 units:
$840,000 ÷ $1,000 = 840 units.
Next multiply by the stated tax rate:
840 × $15 = $12,600 annual property tax.
Because the question requests the quarterly amount, divide the annual tax by four:
$12,600 ÷ 4 = $3,150.
Therefore, A is correct.
The principal examination issue is recognizing how a tax rate expressed “per $1,000” is applied. Candidates should not multiply $840,000 directly by 15%. The $15 figure is not a percentage; it represents $15 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable assessed value.
Massachusetts municipalities establish property-tax rates based on assessed valuation and applicable classifications. Actual assessments, exemptions, abatements, and municipal rates vary, but examination calculations generally give all information required.
Study Guide Reference: Real Estate Calculations — property taxes, assessed value, tax rates and periodic payments.
