Table 18-4
Table 18-4 shows the amount of taxes paid on various levels of income.
-Refer to Table 18-4.The tax system is
A)progressive throughout all levels of income.
B)proportional throughout all levels of income.
C)regressive throughout all levels of income.
D)progressive between $10,000 and $12,000 of income and regressive between $16,000 and $22,000.

Question

Table 18-4
  Table 18-4 shows the amount of taxes paid on various levels of income.
-Refer to Table 18-4.The tax system is
A)progressive throughout all levels of income. 
B)proportional throughout all levels of income. 
C)regressive throughout all levels of income. 
D)progressive between $10,000 and $12,000 of income and regressive between $16,000 and $22,000.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tax system is progressive throughout all levels of income because the average tax rate increases as income increases.

Table 18-4 Table 18-4 Shows the Amount of Taxes Paid