If a tax is progressive, then

A. the average tax rate decreases as taxable income increases.
B. the average tax rate increases as taxable income decreases.
C. the average tax rate remains constant as taxable income decreases.
D. the average tax rate decreases as taxable income decreases.


Answer: D

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