An income tax is progressive if the:

A. absolute amount paid as taxes varies directly with income.
B. percentage of income paid as taxes is the same regardless of the size of income.
C. percentage of income paid as taxes increases as income increases.
D. tax rate varies inversely with income.

Answer: C

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