Question

question 6 of 10 a police officer had a taxable income of $47,050 last year. if she paid 10% of her income between $0 and $8350, 15% of her income between $8350 and $33,950, and 25% of her income between $33,950 and $47,050 in federal income tax, how much did the police officer pay in federal income tax last year? a. $835 b. $7950 c. $3275 d. $3840

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate tax for first bracket

Tax on income between $0 and $8350: 10% of $8350.
$0.10 \times 8350 = 835$

Step2: Calculate tax for second bracket

Income between $8350 and $33,950: $33950 - 8350 = 25600$.
Tax: 15% of $25600$.
$0.15 \times 25600 = 3840$

Step3: Calculate tax for third bracket

Income between $33,950 and $47,050: $47050 - 33950 = 13100$.
Tax: 25% of $13100$.
$0.25 \times 13100 = 3275$

Step4: Sum all taxes

Total tax = $835 + 3840 + 3275 = 7950$

Answer:

B. $7950