Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most 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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