Michael, Diane, Karen, and Kenny provide support for their mother Janet who is 75 years old. Janet lives by herself in an apartment in Los Angeles. Janet's gross income for the year is $3,000. Janet provides 10% of her own support, Michael provides 40% of Janet's support, Diane provides 8% of Janet's support, Karen provides 10% of Janet's support, and Kenny provides the remaining 32% of Janet's support. Under a multiple support agreement, who is eligible to claim Janet as a dependent as a qualifying relative?
A) Michael, Diane, Karen, and Kenny.
B) Michael, Karen, and Kenny.
C) Michael and Kenny.
D) Michael.

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Only Michael and Kenny are eligible because they are the only ones who each individually contributed more than 10% of Janet's support.

Michael, Diane, Karen, and Kenny Provide Support for Their Mother