Estimates from the U

question 380

Multiple Choice

Estimates from the U.S. Treasury Department suggest that the typical family in the lowest income quintile pays approximately what percent of their total income in federal taxes?

• A) 5 percent
• B) 25 percent
• C) 50 percent
• D) 76 percent

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