Digital PSAT Math Practice Question 199: Answer and Explanation

Question: 199

A politician proposes a new federal tax bracket system for single tax payers with the following tax rates for the given ranges of income:

Taxable Income Range

Tax Rate

$0 up to $9,000

15%

Greater than $9,000 up to $50,000

20%

Greater than $50,000

30%

If Julian has only $8,000 in taxable income, what is the total amount of federal tax he would pay under the proposed system?

  • A. $400
  • B. $800
  • C. $1,200
  • D. $1,600

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) Since the amount of money he earns is only $8,000, it falls within the first tax bracket of 15%. Multiply 0.15 by $8,000 to find the total amount of tax on his income:

0.15 × 8,000 = 1,200

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