“In a country well-governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.” - Confucius What does the quote mean?

not sure but thinking i'ts cause the government was broke. not sure

to find this first take note the house cost is $179,000 and the rate for his area is 2.3%

now turn the fraction 2.3% into a decimal, to do so move the . over to the left two times.

.023

now multiply it by 179,000

179,000(.023)= 4117

so he monthly tax payment would be $4417