Josh pays $6,000 in taxes and earns $60,000. Maggie pays $4,000 in taxes. If the tax system is progressive, then Maggie earns:

A. less than $40,000.
B. $40,000.
C. more than $60,000.
D. more than $40,000 but less than $60,000.


Answer: D

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