Which of the Following Would Indicate That a Tax Is

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would indicate that a tax is regressive?

• A)High-income people pay $5, 000; low-income people pay $2, 000.
• B)High-income and low-income people pay $200 each.
• C)High-income people pay 20 percent of their income in taxes; low-income people pay 10 percent.
• D)Both high-income and low-income people pay 10 percent of their income in taxes.
• E)Low-income people are exempt from the tax.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Anterior Pituitary Gland

A major gland of the endocrine system located at the base of the brain, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Thyroid Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the thyroid gland, such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.