Nelda Is Married to Chad, Who Abandoned Her in Early

question 118

Multiple Choice

Nelda is married to Chad, who abandoned her in early June of 2012.She has not seen or communicated with him since then. She maintains a household in which she and her two dependent children live.Which of the following statements about Nelda's filing status in 2012 is correct?

• A)Nelda can use the rates for single taxpayers.
• B)Nelda can file a joint return with Chad.
• C)Nelda can file as a surviving spouse.
• D)Nelda can file as a head of household.
• E)None of the above statements is appropriate.

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Sinuosity

The amount a river or stream channel curves for a given length.

Curves

Shapes or lines that smoothly bend without angles, often used in the context of graphs, roads, or design.

Point Bar

A depositional feature made of alluvium that accumulates on the inside bend of streams and rivers, part of the meander.

Velocity

The speed of an object in a particular direction, often measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).