ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 Courtney recently received a speeding ticket on her way to the university. Her fine was $200. Is this considered a tax? Why or why not? QUESTION 2 Marlon and Latoya recently started building a house. They had to pay $300 to the county government for a building permit. Is the $300 payment a tax? Why or why not?

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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Courtney recently received a speeding ticket on her way to the university. Her fine was $200. Is
this considered a tax? Why or why not?
QUESTION 2
Marlon and Latoya recently started building a house. They had to pay $300 to the county
government for a building permit. Is the $300 payment a tax? Why or why not?
Transcribed Image Text:ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 Courtney recently received a speeding ticket on her way to the university. Her fine was $200. Is this considered a tax? Why or why not? QUESTION 2 Marlon and Latoya recently started building a house. They had to pay $300 to the county government for a building permit. Is the $300 payment a tax? Why or why not?
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