Mark Is Single and Must Start Taking Distributions from His

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mark is single and must start taking distributions from his traditional IRA beginning April 1,2016.At the end of 2015 when Mark was 71 years old,the IRA had a balance of $110,000.What amount must Mark take as a distribution from the IRA by April 1,2016?

• A)$7,190.
• B)$4,297.
• C)$4,151.
• D)$6,748.

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