This table gives the instructions that accompany an income tax form.

How much tax is due on a taxable income of \(\$5,800\)?

Explanation

\(\$5,800 − \$4,500 = \$1,300.\) Tax is \(\$100 + \frac{5}{100}\) of \(\$1,300 = 100 + 0.05(1,300) = 100 + 65 = \$165\).

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