What Percentage of Americans Age 18 and Over Paid Personal

question 481

Multiple Choice

What percentage of Americans age 18 and over paid personal income taxes in 2009?

• A) 92 percent
• B) 75 percent
• C) 51 percent
• D) 33 percent

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