Bernie Is a Former Executive Who Is Retired

question 75

Multiple Choice

Bernie is a former executive who is retired.This year Bernie received $250,000 in pension payments and $10,000 of social security payments.What amount must Bernie include in his gross income?

• A)$250,000
• B)$255,000
• C)$258,500
• D)$260,000
• E)Zero

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Definitions:

Casparian Strip

A waterproof barrier located in the cell walls of the endodermis of plant roots, controlling the flow of water and nutrients from the soil into the vascular system of the plant.

Endoderm

Innermost tissue layer of an animal embryo.

Transpiration

How plants transport moisture from their roots to small holes located on the leaf undersides, converting to vapor and then releasing it into the atmosphere.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants that conducts water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.