Suppose an Income Tax Is Levied on None of the First

question 4

Multiple Choice

Suppose an income tax is levied on none of the first $1,000,10% of the next $9,000,and 20% of the remainder of earnings.How much tax would Miranda have to pay if she earned $20,000?

• A)$2,900
• B)$5,000
• C)$4,900
• D)$3,000

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