Table 12-9 -Refer to Table 12-9

question 6

Essay

Table 12-9
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Income } & \text { Amount of Tax } \\\hline \$ 50,000 & \$ 5,000 \\\hline \$ 60,000 & \$ 5,500 \\\hline \$ 70,000 & \$ 6,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 12-9. Does the tax system achieve vertical equity?

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