Arthur pays tax of $5,000 on taxable income of $50,000 while taxpayer Barbara pays tax of $12,000 on $120,000. The tax is a

A) progressive tax.
B) proportional tax.
C) regressive tax.
D) None of the above.


B) proportional tax.

The tax rate is proportional because the 10% tax rate applies to both taxpayers regardless of their income level.

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