If Sophia's Tax Liability Increases from $10,000 to $15,000 When

question 111

Multiple Choice

If Sophia's tax liability increases from $10,000 to $15,000 when her income increases from $30,000 to $40,000, her marginal tax rate is

• A) 33 percent.
• B) 35 percent.
• C) 50 percent.
• D) 60 percent.

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