In a certain country, income tax is assessed as follows:   There is NO tax on income up to $15,000. Income over $15,000 up to $30,000 is taxed at 12%. Income over $30,000 is taxed at 18%.   1) Write the piecewise function of this country (make sure to use decimals instead of percent). 2) Determine how much tax is to be paid on an income of $20,000.

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In a certain country, income tax is assessed as follows:

 

There is NO tax on income up to $15,000. Income over $15,000 up to $30,000 is taxed at 12%. Income over $30,000 is taxed at 18%.

 

1) Write the piecewise function of this country (make sure to use decimals instead of percent).

2) Determine how much tax is to be paid on an income of $20,000.

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