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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