The table below shows taxes paid for various incomes.According to the information in the table below,the tax system is:
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Table3.3
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$$100$200$400$800\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | r | } \hline \text { Taxable income } & \$ 1,000 & \$ 3,000 & \$ 9,000 & \$ 27,000 \\\hline \text { Taxes } & \$ 100 & \$ 200 & \$ 400 & \$ 800 \\\hline\end{array}$

A) progressive through all levels of income.
B) proportional throughout all levels of income.
C) regressive throughout all levels of income.
D) based on the benefits-received principle.
E) proportional only between income levels $1,000 and $3,000.

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The table below shows taxes paid for various incomes.According to the information in the table below,the tax system is:
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Table3.3
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$100$200$400$800\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | r | } \hline \text { Taxable income } & \$ 1,000 & \$ 3,000 & \$ 9,000 & \$ 27,000 \\\hline \text { Taxes } & \$ 100 & \$ 200 & \$ 400 & \$ 800 \\\hline\end{array}

A) progressive through all levels of income.
B) proportional throughout all levels of income.
C) regressive throughout all levels of income.
D) based on the benefits-received principle.
E) proportional only between income levels $1,000 and $3,000.

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  As income increases, the percentage of income paid in taxes decreases, indicating a regressive tax system.

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