Approximately What Percentage of State Inmates Did Not Graduate from High

question 27

Multiple Choice

Approximately what percentage of state inmates did not graduate from high school prior to their incarceration?

• A) 25
• B) 30
• C) 40
• D) 45
• E) 50

---

Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of a taxpayer’s income is taxed, indicating the proportion of additional income that is paid in taxes.

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation.

Regressive Tax

A tax system wherein the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher burden on lower-income earners.

Sales Tax

A tax on the value of goods sold.