Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Proportional

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a proportional tax?

• A)All persons,regardless of income,pay a 5 percent tax on the purchase of goods and services.
• B)All persons,regardless of income,pay the same amount of money in taxes.
• C)All persons,regardless of income,pay the same percentage of their income in taxes.
• D)Half the taxpayers pay nothing and the other half pay 25 percent.
• E)All persons pay taxes according to their total income level.

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Definitions:

Slack

Excess capacity or time available in a system, often seen as a buffer to accommodate unforeseen circumstances.

Schedule

A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, listing the times at which specific events are intended to occur.

Articulating

The act of clearly expressing an idea, thought, or feeling through speech or writing.

Slack

The amount of leeway or extra capacity available within a system, which can accommodate delays or unforeseen issues without impacting the outcome.