Heather's interest and gains on investments for 2013 were as follows: Heather's gross income from the above is:

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Heather's interest and gains on investments for 2013 were as follows:  Heather's gross income from the above is:

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To calculate Heather's gross income, we need to add up the interest earned and the gains on investments, which are listed in the table. 
Total interest earned = $2,000 + $1,500 + $1,000 = $4,500 
Total gains on investments = $3,500 
Therefore, Heather's gross income = $4,500 + $3,500 = $8,000. 
The closest answer choice to this amount is C, $1,400. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Heather's Interest and Gains on Investments for 2013 Were as Follows