Problem 1-52 (LO 1-5) (Algo) Given the following tax structure: Taxpayer Salary Total tax Mae $ 32,000 $ 3,200 Pedro $ 49,000 ??? Required: What is the minimum tax that Pedro should pay to make the tax structure vertically equitable based on the tax rate paid? Note: Round your final answer to nearest whole dollar amount.

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Problem 1-52 (LO 1-5) (Algo)

Given the following tax structure:

Taxpayer Salary Total tax
Mae $ 32,000 $ 3,200
Pedro $ 49,000 ???

Required:

  1. What is the minimum tax that Pedro should pay to make the tax structure vertically equitable based on the tax rate paid?

    Note: Round your final answer to nearest whole dollar amount.

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