If the average tax rate exceeds the marginal tax rate, the tax would be

A) proportional.
B) regressive.
C) progressive.
D) uniform.

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If the average tax rate exceeds the marginal tax rate, the tax would beA)  proportional.B)  regressive.C)  progressive.D)  uniform.

Fredrica Renae · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  When the average tax rate exceeds the marginal tax rate, it indicates that as income increases, the proportion of income paid in taxes decreases, which is characteristic of a regressive tax system.

If the average tax rate exceeds the marginal tax rate, the tax would be

A) proportional.
B) regressive.
C) progressive.
D) uniform.

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