If Susan's Income Increases from $40,000 to $50,000 and Her

question 230

Multiple Choice

If Susan's income increases from $40,000 to $50,000 and her tax liability increases from $6,000 to $9,000, which of the following is true?

• A) Her marginal tax rate is 18 percent in this range.
• B) Her marginal tax rate is 30 percent in this range.
• C) Her average tax rate was 22.5 percent when her income was $40,000.
• D) The tax structure must be regressive in the range between $40,000 and $50,000.

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Definitions:

Antagonistic Effects

When two or more factors work in opposition to each other, often seen in pharmacology or physiology.

ANS

Autonomic Nervous System, a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary body functions like heartbeat and digestion.

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Autonomic Reflexes

Involuntary actions mediated by the autonomic nervous system that regulate bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.