Exhibit 16-1 Income for Two Persons In Exhibit 16-1, If the Income Tax System Is Progressive

question 55

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 16-1 Income for two persons $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Name } & \text { Income } \\\hline \text { Elaine } & \$ 100,000 \\\text { Daniel } & \$ 40,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$
In Exhibit 16-1, if the income tax system is progressive, then:

• A) Elaine and Daniel will face the same tax rate and will have tax bills the same size.
• B) Elaine and Daniel will face the same tax rate but have tax bills that are different sizes.
• C) Elaine will face a higher tax rate and will have a larger tax bill than Daniel.
• D) Elaine will face a lower tax rate and will have a smaller tax bill than Daniel.

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