Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each number. Thus, A – if only the 1st statement is CORRECT; B- if only the 2ND statement is CORRECT; C- if both 1st and 2nd statements are CORRECT and D- if both 1st and 2nd statements are INCORRECT.  1. Progressive taxes place a greater burden on those best able to pay. Value added tax is a progressive tax. 2. Proportional taxes are taxes levied at a constant rate. These taxes place an equal burden on the rich, the middle class, and the poor.

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 Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each number. Thus, A – if only the 1st statement is CORRECTB- if only the 2ND statement is CORRECTC- if both 1st and 2nd statements are CORRECT and D- if both 1st and 2nd statements are INCORRECT

1. Progressive taxes place a greater burden on those best able to pay. Value added tax is a progressive tax.

2. Proportional taxes are taxes levied at a constant rate. These taxes place an equal burden on the rich, the middle class, and the poor.

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