Chris had a before-tax income of $20, 000 and paid taxes of $3, 000.Pat had a before-tax income of $10, 000 and paid taxes of $1, 000.Based on this information, which of the following is correct?

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The tax system is progressive because Chris, who had a higher income, paid a larger proportion of his income in taxes compared to Pat. This is a characteristic of a progressive tax system.

Chris Had a Before-Tax Income of $20, 000 and Paid