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 higher percentage of his income in taxes compared to Pat. This indicates that the tax rate increases as income level increases, which is the characteristic of a progressive tax system.

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