Identify the distribution as symmetric, left-skewed, or right-skewed.
-The amounts of tax paid by U.S. residents
A)Right-skewed
B)Symmetric
C)Left-skewed

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The distribution of the amounts of tax paid by U.S. residents is typically right-skewed because a smaller number of people earn significantly higher incomes and thus pay substantially more in taxes, while the majority earn less and pay lower taxes.

Identify the Distribution as Symmetric, Left-Skewed, or Right-Skewed