Frank and Marion,husband and Wife,file Separate Returns

question 44

Multiple Choice

Frank and Marion,husband and wife,file separate returns.Frank and Marion live in a common law state.Frank's salary is $42,000 and Marion's salary is $46,000.Marion receives dividend income of $4,000 from stock inherited from her parents.Frank receives interest income of $1,000 from bonds purchased with his salary after marriage.Frank and Marion receive $3,200 dividend income from stock they purchased jointly.Marion's income would be

• A)$50,000.
• B)$50,100.
• C)$51,100.
• D)$51,600.

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Definitions:

Oligopolists

Oligopolists are firms in a market where a small number of competitors hold significant market share, enabling them to influence market conditions.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that consumers are willing and able to buy at that price.

Elastic

Describes a situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service significantly responds to changes in price.

Oligopoly Pricing

A market pricing strategy used in an oligopoly, where a few firms dominate the market and can significantly influence prices through competitive and collaborative dynamics.