Question

A certain state uses the following progressive

tax rate for calculating individual income tax:
Income
Progressive
Range ($)
Tax Rate
0 - 3000
2%
3001 - 5000
3%
5001 - 17,000
5%
17,001 and up
5.75%
Calculate the state income tax owed on an $80,000
per year salary.
tax = $[?]
Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount..
Enter

Answer 1

4600

Explanation:

80000 is in 17001 and up category so the tax will be 5.75%. 80000/100 *5.75 = 4600