Sallie earned $25,000 and paid $2,000 of income tax; Theodore earned $35,000 and paid $2,900 of income tax.The tax rate structure they are subject to is:

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The tax rate structure they are subject to is progressive because as their income increases, the amount of tax they pay also increases at a higher rate than their income. This is shown by the fact that Theodore, who earned more than Sallie, paid a higher percentage of his income in taxes.

Sallie Earned $25,000 and Paid $2,000 of Income Tax; Theodore