Ms Marple's Books and Records for 2016 Reflect the Following

question 102

Multiple Choice

Ms. Marple's books and records for 2016 reflect the following information: $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline\text { Salary earned this year } & \$ 65,000 \\\hline \text { Interest on savings account (credited to her account } & 1,000 \\\text { In 2016, withdrawn in 2017) } & \\\hline \text { Interest on county bonds earned and collected in } & 2,000 \\\hline\end{array}$ What is the amount Ms. Marple should include in her gross income in 2016?

• A) $66,000
• B) $67,000
• C) $68,000
• D) $65,000

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