In the US Economy, the Inflation Rate in 1975 Peaked at ________

question 131

Multiple Choice

In the U.S. economy, the inflation rate in 1975 peaked at ________ percent.

• A) 9.2
• B) 11.1
• C) 14.2
• D) 22.4

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Definitions:

Tax Deductible Donation

A charitable contribution that can be subtracted from one's gross income, lowering the taxable income and thus reducing the tax liability.

Marginal Tax Rate

The marginal tax rate is the percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify, essentially the rate paid on the last dollar of income.

Average Tax Rate

The proportion of total income that is paid in taxes, calculated by dividing the total taxes paid by the total taxable income.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, indicating the percentage of additional income that will be taxed.