Table 12-7 The Following Table Shows the Marginal Tax Rates for Unmarried

question 327

Multiple Choice

Table 12-7
The following table shows the marginal tax rates for unmarried individuals for two years.
-Refer to Table 12-7. For an individual who earned $80,000 in both years, which of the following statements is true regarding the individual's marginal tax rate?

• A)The marginal tax rate is higher in 2010 than in 2009.
• B)The marginal tax rate is the same in 2010 as it was in 2009.
• C)The marginal tax rate is lower in 2010 than in 2009.
• D)With a proportional tax, as in 2010, it is not possible to determine the individual's marginal tax rate so it is not possible to compare the marginal tax rates in the two years.

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Articulations

Joints or the points where two bones meet, allowing for a variety of movements.

Increase in Angle

Increase in angle refers to the widening or opening of the angle between two intersecting lines or surfaces.

Articulating Bones

Bones that connect at a joint, allowing for a variety of movements depending on the type of joint and the arrangement of the bones.

Flexion

The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially of a joint or limb.