Use the marginal tax rate chart to answer the question.


Tax Bracket Marginal Tax Rate
$0–$10,275 10%
$10,276–$41,175 12%
$41,176–$89,075 22%
$89,076–$170,050 24%
$170,051–$215,950 32%
$215,951–$539,900 35%
> $539,901 37%


Part A: Demonstrate how to calculate the amount of taxes owed on a taxable income of $39,000. (4 points)

Part B: The piecewise function represents the amount of taxes owed, f(x), as a function of the taxable income, x. Using the same taxable income from Part A, demonstrate how to calculate the amount of taxes owed using the piecewise function. (4 points)


Part C: Compare the piecewise function to the marginal tax rate chart. How is the marginal tax rate chart represented in the piecewise function? (2 points)