If Lex's Income Increases from $30,000 to $40,000 and His

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Multiple Choice

If Lex's income increases from $30,000 to $40,000 and his tax liability increases from $6,000 to $10,000, which of the following is true?

• A) His marginal tax rate is 20 percent in this range.
• B) His average tax rate is 40 percent at his new income level of $40,000.
• C) He faces a regressive tax in this income range.
• D) He faces a progressive tax in this income range.

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