Jeff Is 33 Years Old,intelligent,and Outgoing

question 230

Multiple Choice

Jeff is 33 years old,intelligent,and outgoing.In university,he majored in English and was very concerned with current political issues.Which statement MOST likely describes Jeff?

• A)Jeff is a bank teller.
• B)Jeff is a bank teller and writes nonfiction stories.
• C)Jeff is a bank teller who writes nonfiction stories and does crossword puzzles.
• D)Jeff is a bank teller who writes nonfiction stories,does crossword puzzles,and is active in his local government.

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Definitions:

Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the total income earned, representing the percentage of income paid in taxes.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or corporation's income that is subject to taxes according to federal, state, or local law.

Lump-Sum Tax

A tax that is a fixed amount, regardless of the tax base's changes in size or value.

Benefits Principle

The concept that those who benefit from government services should pay taxes in proportion to the amount of benefits they receive.