Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The rich send a bigger proportion of their income to Washington in the form of federal taxes than do the poor.
• B)The poor send a bigger proportion of their income to Washington in the form of federal taxes than do the rich.
• C)The rich and the poor send the same proportion of their income to Washington in the form of federal taxes.
• D)The rich and the poor send the same absolute dollar amount to Washington in the form of a flat tax.
• E)Neither the rich nor the poor send income taxes to Washington.

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