If the tax rates are 15% on the first $50,000 of taxable income, and 20% on the next $25,000, and 25% on the next $25,000, what is the tax liability for an individual with $80,000 of taxable income, what is the marginal tax rate, and what is the average tax rate ? a. $10,250, 15%, and 20% b. $25,122, 22%, and 16% c. $11,345, 15%, and 34% d. $13,750, 25%, and 17.19%

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  1. If the tax rates are 15% on the first $50,000 of taxable income, and 20% on the next $25,000, and 25% on the next $25,000, what is the tax liability for an individual with $80,000 of taxable income, what is the marginal tax rate, and what is the average tax rate ?

a. $10,250, 15%, and 20%

b. $25,122, 22%, and 16%

c. $11,345, 15%, and 34%

d. $13,750, 25%, and 17.19%

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