Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)A general sales tax on food is regressive when low-income taxpayers spend a larger proportion of their income on food than high-income taxpayers.
• B)A general sales tax on food is regressive when middle income taxpayers spend a smaller proportion of their income on food than high-income taxpayers.
• C)A general sales tax on food is regressive when high-income taxpayers spend a larger proportion of their income on food than middle income taxpayers.
• D)A general sales tax on food is regressive when high-income taxpayers spend a larger proportion of their income on food than low-income taxpayers.

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Definitions:

Stretch Reflexes

Reflex actions initiated by stretching the muscles, which in turn respond by contracting, contributing to posture and locomotion.

Proper Posture

The alignment and positioning of the body in a way that reduces stress on muscles, joints, and ligaments during activity or at rest.

Lateral Gray Horns

Regions located in the spinal cord that contain neuron cell bodies involved in the control of autonomic (involuntary) functions.

Autonomic Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that control involuntary actions of the muscles and glands, part of the autonomic nervous system.