Refer to the Following Table to Answer the Next Questions

question 171

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following table to answer the next questions: $$\begin{array} { l l } \hline { \text { 2012 Federal Income Tax Brackets } } \\\hline \text { Taxable Income } & \text { Tax Rate } \\\hline \$ 0 - \$ 8,700 & 10 \text { percent } \\\$ 8,701 - \$ 35,350 & 15 \text { percent } \\\$ 35,351 - \$ 85,650 & 25 \text { percent } \\\$ 85,651 - \$ 178,650 & 28 \text { percent } \\\$ 178,651 - \$ 388,350 & 33 \text { percent } \\\text { Over } \$ 388,350 & 35 \text { percent } \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Using the table, what is the new average tax rate for a person who currently makes $80,000 per year and receives a $10,000 raise?

• A) 20.7 percent
• B) 20.0 percent
• C) 28.0 percent
• D) 27.5 percent
• E) 22.3 percent

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Regio-

A prefix used in chemistry to indicate the region or specific location within a molecule where a reaction takes place.

Stereochemical

Relating to or involving the study of the spatial arrangement of atoms within molecules and its influence on the chemical and physical properties of a substance.

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An alkene with a double bond at the third position, and the hydrogen atoms on either side of the double bond are on opposite sides.

MMPP

Magnesium monoperoxyphthalate, used as an oxidizing agent in organic chemistry.