Suppose you earned $60,000 per year and pay taxes based on marginal tax rates. The first tax bracket which taxes at 10% ranges from zero dollars to $30,000. The second tax bracket which tax at 25% ranges from 30,001 to $120,000. How much will you pay in total taxes?

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Suppose you earned $60,000 per year and pay taxes based on marginal tax rates. The first tax bracket which taxes at 10% ranges from zero dollars to $30,000. The second tax bracket which tax at 25% ranges from 30,001 to $120,000. How much will you pay in total taxes?

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