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Question 4

An economy operates a progressive income tax system. The table below shows the annual gross income and the total income tax paid by an individual at different income levels:

Annual Gross IncomeTotal Tax Paid
£45 000£5 400
£60 000£9 000
£75 000£13 500
£90 000£19 800
£105 000£27 300

What is the change in the average tax rate for an individual whose annual gross income increases from £60 000 to £90 000?

4%

7%

12%

18%

Income distribution and welfare Questions

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