A tax structure is called progressive when

A. the average tax rate on low-income groups exceeds the tax rate of high-income groups.
B. the average tax rate decreases if income decreases.
C. the average tax rate is constant, but the absolute amount of taxes paid increases with income increases.
D. high-income groups pay more taxes absolutely than do low-income groups.


Answer: B

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