Which One of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) In a proportional tax system, the marginal tax rate always exceeds the average tax rate.
• B) In a proportional tax system, the average tax rate always exceeds the marginal tax rate.
• C) The U.S. Social Security tax is proportional.
• D) The U.S. Social Security tax is regressive.

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The study of the forms and structures of things, in linguistics focusing on the formation and structure of words, and in biology the structure and form of organisms.

Phonemes

The tiniest sound element in a language that can differentiate one word from another.

Morphemes

The smallest units of language that carry meaning, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

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