John and Rachelle Face a Progressive Tax Structure That Has

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Multiple Choice

John and Rachelle face a progressive tax structure that has the following marginal tax rates: 0 percent on the first $10,000,10 percent on the next $10,000,15 percent on the next $10,000,25 percent on the next $10,000 and 50 percent on all additional income.John earns $50,000 per year,and Rachelle earns $50,000 per year.If John and Rachelle get married,the "marriage tax" will be

• A)$10,000
• B)$15,000
• C)$20,000
• D)$35,000

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