Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. The sum of the number of states with a state-level sales tax is . Of these states, don't have a state-level income tax. Therefore, , or about , of states with a state-level sales tax don't have a state-level income tax.
Desmos solution:
Note: Among states with sales tax, divide the 6 without income tax by the 39+6 states with sales tax.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the number of states that have a state-level sales tax and no state-level income tax.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This is the percent of states that have a state-level sales tax and no state-level income tax.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This is the percent of states that have no state-level income tax.
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