Cheryl is single,has one child (age 6),and files as head of household during 2011.Her salary for the year is $19,000.She qualifies for an earned income credit of the following amount:

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To calculate the earned income credit, we need to determine Cheryl's earned income. Her salary of $19,000 counts as earned income. 
Since she has one child and her income is less than $36,052, she qualifies for the maximum earned income credit for one child, which is $3,094 for 2011. Therefore, the answer is C, $2,725 (which is less than the maximum amount since her income is not high enough).

Cheryl Is Single,has One Child (Age 6),and Files as Head