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The chart shows how two people with different incomes are taxed.

\begin{tabular}{|l|l|l|l|}
\hline & \multicolumn{1}{|c|}{Income} & \multicolumn{1}{|c|}{Tax rate} & Taxes paid \\
\hline Citizen A & [tex]$\$[/tex]35,000[tex]$ & $[/tex]11\%[tex]$ & $[/tex]\[tex]$3,850$[/tex] \\
\hline Citizen B & [tex]$\$[/tex]72,000[tex]$ & $[/tex]11\%[tex]$ & $[/tex]\[tex]$7,920$[/tex] \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

According to the chart, the citizens are being taxed
A. proportionally
B. progressively
C. regressively



Answer :

GinnyAnswer
To solve this question, let's analyze the information provided in the chart:

1. Citizen A:
- Income: \[tex]$35,000 - Tax rate: 11% - Taxes paid: \$[/tex]3,850

2. Citizen B:
- Income: \[tex]$72,000 - Tax rate: 11% - Taxes paid: \$[/tex]7,920

Next, let's understand the different types of tax systems:
- Proportional Tax System: The tax rate is the same regardless of income. Every individual pays the same percentage of their income in taxes.
- Progressive Tax System: The tax rate increases as income increases. Higher-income individuals pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes compared to lower-income individuals.
- Regressive Tax System: The tax rate decreases as income increases. Lower-income individuals pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes compared to higher-income individuals.

Now, let's determine which tax system is applied in this scenario:

1. Both Citizen A and Citizen B have the same tax rate of 11%.
2. Since both individuals, regardless of their income, pay the same percentage of their income in taxes (11%), this indicates a proportional tax system.

Therefore, the citizens are being taxed proportionally.

The correct answer is proportionally.

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