Stephanie Has Taxable Income of $48,200 and a Tax Liability

question 24

Essay

Stephanie has taxable income of $48,200 and a tax liability of $7,828. If Stephanie's income increases by $4,000, her tax liability will be $8,828.
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a.What is her average tax rate on the $48,200 of income?
b.What is her marginal tax rate?

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