A certain state uses the following progressive
tax rate for calculating individual income tax:
Income
Range ($)
Progressive
Tax Rate
0-3000
3001 - 5000
5001 - 17,000
17,001 and up
2%
3%
5%
5.75%
Calculate the state income tax owed on a
$50,000 per year salary.
tax = $[?]
Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.