The government is considering two possible income tax systems, P and Q. Table 1 shows how much of a self-employed bicycle repairer's annual income would remain after tax under each system.
| Annual income | Income remaining after tax under System P | Income remaining after tax under System Q |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £27,000 | £27,000 |
| £60,000 | £51,000 | £54,000 |
Using Table 1, explain which system would be a progressive tax.
75 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Economics 2.1 Introduction to the national economy, covering 2.1.1a What an interest rate is, 2.1.1b Interest rates and consumer decisions, 2.1.1c Interest rates, producer decisions and calculations, 2.1.2a UK government revenue and spending, and 2.1.2b Direct, indirect and progressive taxation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.