Merle Is a Widow,age 80 and Blind,who Is Claimed as a Dependent

question 110

Multiple Choice

Merle is a widow,age 80 and blind,who is claimed as a dependent by her son.During 2011,she received $4,800 in Social Security benefits,$2,200 in bank interest,and $1,800 in cash dividends from stocks.Merle's taxable income is:

• A) $4,000 - $950 - $2,900 = $150.
• B) $4,000 - $2,900 = $1,100.
• C) $4,000 - $950 - $1,450 = $1,600.
• D) $8,800 - $950 - $2,900 = $4,950.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Variable

A variable that is not directly observable, proposed to explain relationships and effects in scientific models.

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is being measured or tested to see how it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).

Independent Variable

The variable in an experimental study that is manipulated by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a scientific experiment to ensure that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is observed without interference.