Use the table below to choose the correct answer. For the income range illustrated, the tax shown here is
A) regressive.
B) proportional.
C) progressive.
D) regressive up to $20,000 but progressive beyond that.

Question

Use the table below to choose the correct answer.  For the income range illustrated, the tax shown here is
A) regressive. 
B) proportional. 
C) progressive. 
D) regressive up to $20,000 but progressive beyond that.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tax shown in the table is progressive because the average tax rate increases as income increases. In other words, the higher the income, the higher the percentage of income paid in taxes.

Use the Table Below to Choose the Correct Answer