Robert,Fred and Lucas are supporting their mother who lives in a separate apartment.Their contributions towards her support are 10%,40% and 50%,respectively.In a multiple support agreement,who would be entitled to claim the mother as a dependent?
A)Robert,Fred or Lucas.
B)Fred or Lucas.
C)Robert.
D)None of these.

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In a multiple support agreement, only members who contribute more than 50% towards the support of the dependent can claim the dependent on their taxes. Since only Fred and Lucas contribute more than 50%, either of them would be entitled to claim their mother as a dependent, but not Robert.

Robert,Fred and Lucas Are Supporting Their Mother Who Lives in a Separate