Michael, Diane, Karen, and Kenny Provide Support for Their Mother

question 70

Multiple Choice

Michael, Diane, Karen, and Kenny provide support for their mother, Janet, who is 75 years old. Janet lives by herself in an apartment in Los Angeles. Janet's gross income for the year is $3,000. Janet provides 10 percent of her own support, Michael provides 40 percent of Janet's support, Diane provides 8 percent of Janet's support, Karen provides 10 percent of Janet's support, and Kenny provides the remaining 32 percent of Janet's support. Under a multiple support agreement, who is eligible to claim Janet as a dependent as a qualifying relative?

• A)Michael, Diane, Karen, and Kenny.
• B)Michael, Karen, and Kenny.
• C)Michael and Kenny.
• D)Michael.

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Definitions:

Budget Constraint

The limitation on the consumption bundles that a consumer can afford based on their income and the prices of goods and services.

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations in economics showing different combinations of goods that give a consumer equal satisfaction and utility.

Affordable

Describes something that is reasonably priced, or within one's financial means.

Income Earns

The compensation received by an individual or generated by an entity in exchange for labor or services or as earnings from investments.