Between the Ages of 45 and 54, the Cause of the Largest

question 120

Multiple Choice

Between the ages of 45 and 54, the cause of the largest percentage of deaths is __________; between the ages of 55 and 64, the cause of the largest percentage of deaths is _________.

• A) cancer; heart disease
• B) accidents; cancer
• C) cancer; cancer
• D) heart disease; cancer

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A tax system in which tax rates increase as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher burden on those with higher incomes.

Tax Receipts

The revenue collected by a government from taxes, which can include income, sales, and property taxes among others.

Income

The amount of money or goods and services that one receives in return for providing labor, producing goods, or investing capital.

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals for which no good or service is provided in return, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, and social security.