Solve the Problem $15 \%$ Marginal Rate Affects Income Starting At $\$ 8925$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Refer to the table if necessary. 2013 Marginal Tax Rates, Standard Deductlons, and Exemptlons**


"Each higher marginal rate begins where the prior one leaves off. For example, for a single person, the $15 \%$ marginal rate affects income starting at $\$ 8925$ , which is where the $10 \%$ rate leaves off, and continuing up to $\$ 36,250$ .
" This table ignores the effects of (i) exemption and deduction phase-outs that apply to high-income taxpayers and (ii) the alternative minimum tax (AMT) that affects many middle-and high-income taxpayers.
-Kelly earned wages of $87,240, received $4814 in interest from a savings account, and contributed $ 6070 to a tax deferred retirement plan. She was entitled to a personal exemption of $3900 and had
Deductions totaling $9049. Find her gross income.

A) $85,984
B) $98,124
C) $92,054
D) $73,035