-Refer to Exhibit 2A

question 1

Multiple Choice

-Refer to Exhibit 2A.1. Calculate the coefficient of correlation.

• A) -0.456
• B) -0.354
• C) 0.000
• D) 0.456
• E) 3.538

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Definitions:

Payroll Tax

Taxes imposed on employers and employees, typically calculated as a percentage of the salaries that employers pay their staff.

Average Tax Rate

The proportion of total income that is paid in taxes, calculated by dividing the total amount of taxes paid by the total income.

Total Income

The sum of all earnings obtained from any source, including wages, rental income, profits, dividends, and interest.

Total Taxes

The cumulative amount of taxes paid by individuals or companies to the government, including federal, state, and local taxes.