The state tax rate on 1973 incomes was 2% on the first $1000 of income subject to tax and 3% on the next $2000 or any part thereof. By special law, the state allowed a deduction of 1/4 of the tax computed on the above schedule. In 1973, $1800 of Mr. Brown's income was subject to tax. What was the amount of his tax?

a) $11
b)$27
c)$33
d)$9

1 answer

(.02 * 1000 + .03 * (1800-1000)) * 0.75 = ____