A certain state uses the following progressive
tax rate for calculating individual income tax:
Income
Progressive
Range ($)
Tax Rate
0 - 10,000
3%
10,001 - 50,000
5%
50,001 - 100,000
5.5%
Calculate the state income tax owed on a $50,000
per year salary.
tax = $[?]
Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.