If tax rates are 10% on income up to $10,000,20% for income between $10,001 and $20,000,and 30% for income over $20,000,the average tax rate for a person earning $25,000 is:

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The average tax rate is calculated by dividing the total tax paid by the total income. For an income of $25,000: - The first $10,000 is taxed at 10%, which is $1,000. - The next $10,000 (from $10,001 to $20,000) is taxed at 20%, which is $2,000. - The remaining $5,000 (from $20,001 to $25,000) is taxed at 30%, which is $1,500. The total tax paid is $1,000 + $2,000 + $1,500 = $4,500. The average tax rate is $4,500 / $25,000 = 0.18, or 18%.

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