-The Table Above Shows Three Taxpayers, Their Incomes, and Taxes

question 10

Multiple Choice

-The table above shows three taxpayers, their incomes, and taxes owed. The data reflect a ________ income tax system because people pay ________.

• A) proportional; the same proportion of their income as taxes regardless of their level of income.
• B) regressive; a larger portion of their income as taxes as income increases
• C) flat-rate; the same AMOUNT of taxes regardless of their income
• D) progressive; a smaller portion of their income as taxes as income increases
• E) negative; a smaller portion of their income as taxes as income increases

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